Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (48 hours per fortnight), On going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Associate Nurse Unit Manager
• Salary Range: $116,911.60 - $120,848.00 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

Join our dynamic team at South West Healthcare's Surgical Service Unit (SSU) as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager! We're expanding and are seeking motivated skilled and experienced Registered Nurses to provide day to day leadership and management in our fast-paced surgical environment.

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you'll oversee day-to-day operations in our Surgical Services Unit, catering to a diverse range of surgical and medical patients, including orthopaedics, plastics, urology, and general surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team, maintain a positive work environment, and deliver high quality care to patients and their families.

This role will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager in the promotion and maintenance of clinical standards, ensuring the delivery of quality patient care, strategic and effective cost management, supervision of staff and contribute to the overall management of the unit.

What you bring

• A Registered Nurse holding a current registration as required by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• A minimum of four years post graduate nursing experience, two of which must have occurred recently in the acute setting
• Demonstrated excellent clinical assessment skills and evidence of recent advanced nursing care of patients
• Demonstrated strong clinical, safety and professional standards within the area of professional application
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, role model, problem solving and supervising staff

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
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• 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 is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. 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 Sunday 5 April 2026. 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 Employer Agreement 2024-2028.

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

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au