Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) – Epworth Eastern Hospital

Location: Epworth Eastern Hospital – Box Hill, VIC. This is a full-time leadership opportunity, though a 0.8 (part-time) arrangement can be considered.

Posted 21 day(s) ago | Reference: 2138055

About the Role
As an ANUM, you will provide team leadership, guidance, and support to ensure effective management and ongoing development of our peri‑operative team. You will join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, report to the Nurse Unit Manager and be part of our collaborative Clinical Leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional patient experience and excellence in customer service.
Role-model a culture of safety & quality improvement.
Mentor and support nurses in developing their clinical and leadership capabilities.
Collaborate with senior leadership to drive innovation and optimise surgical workflows.
Assist in daily activity management of the Orthopaedic Scrub Scout team.

Play a key role in maintaining accreditation, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Demonstrated leadership skills or experience in a senior perioperative nursing role.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic team environment.
Be passionate about leading through, developing and guiding others.
Extensive orthopaedic scrub / scout experience.
Flexibility and excellent organisation and communication skills.
Committed to learning and developing current clinical practice.
Well‑developed understanding of relevant professional standards.

Post‑graduate qualifications in perioperative nursing or working towards.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary package up to $15,900 pre‑tax annually, leading to greater take‑home pay.




The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia.
Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave.
Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth.

Relocation assistance available for approved candidates.

The annual salary range for full‑time ANUM is AUD $115,678 – $119,579 + super + entitlements, depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part‑time).

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature‑age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier‑free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth Health Care, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child‑protected organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in.

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