Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Medical Unit

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Join South West Healthcares Medical Unit as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager and gain valuable leadership experience in a supportive, collaborative team. This short term opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse looking to broaden their skills, build confidence and explore leadership while contributing to high quality acute medical and palliative care.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time, 32 hours per fortnight, Fixed Term | Parental Leave position
• Dates: Commencing 25 January 2027 to 27 June 2027
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Associate Nurse Unit Manager
• Salary Range: $120,416 - $124,472 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Medical Unit as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) on a short-term, part-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse looking to step into leadership, broaden their experience or build on existing management skills within a supportive and collaborative team environment. The fixed term nature of the role provides an opportunity to explore leadership and gain valuable experience without a long term commitment.

Our Medical Unit provides care to patients requiring acute medical and palliative care. Working closely with the broader leadership team, you will support the day to day coordination of the unit, contribute to clinical standards and quality patient care, and help maintain a positive and professional working environment.

You will also support and mentor staff, contribute to clinical decision making and assist with staff development and the effective management of unit resources.

If you are a clinically skilled Registered Nurse with a collaborative approach and an interest in supporting others, this is an opportunity to expand your experience and contribute to the delivery of high quality care for patients and their families.

What you bring

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant clinical experience and completed postgraduate qualifications.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• A commitment to high quality, patient centred care and ongoing professional development.
• An interest in supporting, mentoring and developing others.

 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 15 November 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. With the appropriate classification of Associate Nurse Unit Manager.

 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 is 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