Requisition ID: REQ686249

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $143,997.20 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 06/09/2026

Contact: Rafic Hussein - Nurse Manager, Intensive Care Service on [email protected]

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Lead a high-performing Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional critical care while inspiring and supporting a dedicated nursing workforce.

- Provide clinical and operational leadership within a dynamic ICU, ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate and evidence-based patient care.
- Lead and develop a skilled nursing team through coaching, mentoring, performance development and fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Drive patient-centred care by working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Oversee workforce, resource and operational management to ensure efficient service delivery and effective utilisation of resources.
- Join a supportive leadership team committed to innovation, quality improvement and excellence in critical care nursing practice.

Are You the Right Fit? You are an experienced and motivated nursing leader who is passionate about critical care, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to achieving exceptional outcomes for patients, families and staff.

- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire, support and develop high-performing nursing teams.
- Strong clinical and operational management skills, with the ability to balance patient care, workforce planning and resource management in a complex critical care environment.
- A collaborative communicator who builds strong relationships with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to deliver person-centred care.
- A proactive and resilient leader who can confidently manage competing priorities,



navigate challenges and drive positive change.
- Committed to clinical excellence, quality improvement, patient safety and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead within a specialised critical care setting, influence service delivery, mentor future nursing leaders and make a lasting impact on patient outcomes and workforce culture. Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Intensive Care Unit.
- Detail how your skills and skilled background align with the requirements of the role, emphasising the value you intend to bring to the Intensive Care Unit.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment.



We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 1) - Intensive Care Unit - Perm FT (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney