Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Wattle Rise

Permanent Part-Time - 32 hours per fortnight

Are you a passionate and driven nursing professional ready to step into a meaningful leadership role? We're looking for an enthusiastic Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our dedicated aged care team — someone who leads with heart, inspires those around them, and is committed to delivering exceptional care every single day.

About the Role

In this rewarding position, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping the day-to-day experience of both our residents and our team. You'll bring your clinical expertise and leadership energy together to create an environment where quality care truly thrives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing confident and compassionate leadership to your nursing team
• Motivating and supporting team members to perform at their best and feel valued in their roles
• Championing quality care outcomes for every resident in your care
• Applying a strong understanding of aged care standards to ensure compliance and best practice
• Overseeing and contributing to thorough, person-centred care planning

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians while growing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Why join us?

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace, where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You'll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those returning to the workforce.

If you’re an experienced nursing professional with strong communication skills, a collaborative leadership style and a genuine commitment to quality aged care, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about this role, please contact Cassie Burt, Nurse Unit Manager, on (03) 5461 0341 or via email at CBurt@mdhs.vic.gov.au

How to Apply

Applicants must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter — please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

📄 The Position Description is available under 'Related Documents' in the job advertisement. If viewing on SEEK, please visit the MDHS Careers website to access the full Position Description.

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.