Job Description

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced nursing leader to join South West Healthcare as the Renal Services Manager. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead a dynamic multidisciplinary team across the inpatient unit, specialist outpatient clinic, Haemodialysis Unit and Renal Services at Home, driving excellence in patient care and service delivery. Working in partnership with the Clinical Director of Renal Services, you will shape the future of renal care in the region through strategic leadership, innovation, and collaboration across the Local Health Service Network.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full time (80 hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO), On-going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Nurse Unit Manager
• Salary Range: $131,544.80 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• Extensive clinical experience in renal services
• Demonstrated experience collaborating and leading change with clinical teams and leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently displaying sound problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to service and workforce planning which are responsive to current and future service needs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage human and financial resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation related to healthcare practice.
• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as required by APRAH.

Desirable

Postgraduate qualifications in nephrology, healthcare management/leadership, or working towards the same.

 What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Thursday, 27 November 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

 Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 with the classification Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 with salary range $131,544.80

 The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

 Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au