The RoleAn opportunity has become available for a Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health - Acacia Inpatient Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of AustraliaYou willDemonstrate advanced knowledge of contemporary mental health nursing practiceProvide operational and clinical leadership to a diverse multicultural teamAlign team priorities to desired organisation outcomes, anticipates change and builds contingenciesImplement processes and strategies that align service delivery to broader service and organisational goalsAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of AustraliaEvidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis BTuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be requiredDriver LicenceDeclaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)BenefitsFlexible work optionsCareer DevelopmentSalary PackagingModern FacilitiesDiverse Work CultureResearch Opportunities12.75% super17.5% leave loadingSalaryPermanent full time$140,632 - $152,685 per annumAbout UsGold Coast Health's Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) provide specialist mental health services across the Gold Coast region.



We deliver community and hospital care for children and young people up to 25 years. All CYMHS services are designed to provide developmentally appropriate, family oriented, multidisciplinary mental health care for young people who are experiencing significant mental illness. Acacia Acute Young Adult Inpatient Unit is a 12 bed inpatient service which specialises in mental health inpatient treatment of young adults aged 18-25yrs. The Acacia unit also includes a 4 bed secure unit.About Gold Coast HealthNationally and internationally recognised location for creative medical research and health careAnnual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billionMore than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 19 August 2026.Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.Job Ad reference: GC689064Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Acacia Inpatient Unit) (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland