Join the Team at Bayside Health

Position Title: Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Employment Status: Permanent Part Time (FTE 0.4-0.8)

Location: KooWeeRup

Classification: YW11-YW12

Department: Killara Hostel

Applications Open: 14/08/2026

About Bayside Health:

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

About the Role

Bayside Health is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to your community while working in a supportive and innovative organisation.

The key objective of this position is to provide clinical services to patients across all settings within KooWeeRup Hospital residential aged care whilst achieving and maintaining high standards of quality care and service, reliability and safety. This will occur within the principles of care coordination, where patients/residents have access to a highly coordinated health care and community support system.

This position is at operational/middle management level and will have input into planning and decision making processes as part of the service team.

Please email **@basscoasthealth.org.au for access to the Position Description.

Mandatory Requirements





- Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

- Recent management experience including demonstrated leadership and people management expertise.

- Well-developed clinical and analytical skills relevant to the area of practice.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strategically, establish work priorities and manage time.

- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislative, regulatory and statutory requirements including relevant Standards.

- Proficient computer skills.

- Current valid Police / Working with Children Checks.

- Current Victorian Driver’s License.

Benefits

- Step into state-of-the-art facilities

- Take advantage of free onsite parking

- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing

- Onsite Café (Leongatha, Wonthaggi sites)

- Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners

- Join a vibrant, team-oriented team led by passionate leaders

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application via Seek including:

- A current resume

- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

✉️ Applications close on 30 August 2026

Bayside Health embraces and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life, and we are committed to making it easy for you to come and work with us. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ability, sexuality, family status, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply to join us. We are here for you if your need support throughout our recruitment process.

The position description provides further details on duties and responsibilities and essential criteria which suitable applicants will be shortlisted.

Please advise in your cover letter if you currently work for any of the following organisations: Alfred Health, Peninsular Health, Bass Coast Health or Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service.

We'd love to hear from you!

📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Killara (Koo Wee Rup)
🏢 Bayside Health
📍 Koo Wee Rup