Requisition ID: REQ698152

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2: $150,816.94 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Moorebank Community Health Centre

Applications close: 11/10/2026

Contact: Prue Matthews on [email protected] |0408 278 179

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 The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) for the State Wide Infant Screening Hearing (SWIS-H) and Statewide Eyesight Preschool Screening (StEPS) programs provides strategic leadership, operational management, and clinical governance for two essential population health screening programs across South Western Sydney. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services that support the early identification of hearing and vision concerns in children, enabling timely intervention and improved developmental outcomes. Working collaboratively with a broad range of health, education, and community stakeholders, the NUM leads service planning, quality improvement, workforce development, and program performance.

These programs play a critical role in improving child health and wellbeing, reducing barriers to care, and giving children the best possible start in life through early detection and access to appropriate support services

Are You the Right Fit?

We are seeking an inspiring and innovative leader who is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children and families. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical and operational leadership experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage complex programs and engage a diverse range of stakeholders. They will be a strategic thinker with highly developed organisational and reporting skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to inspire and support teams to deliver high-quality services.

Most importantly, they will share our commitment to ensuring every child has access to timely screening,



early intervention and the best possible start in life

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). Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD
- Demonstrated senior nursing experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in a relevant setting.
- Understanding of the newborn hearing program (SWISH-H) and StEPS screening program.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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 Secure 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.

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📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - Child and Family Health (StEPS and SWISH ) - Perm FT
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Moorebank