Job Description
Senior Nurse Unit Manager
Sydney CBD | Private Mental Health Clinic | Permanent Full time
ABOUT MONARCH MENTAL HEALTH GROUP
Monarch Mental Health Group is a leading provider of private mental health services in Australia, operating more than 20 clinics across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT.
With over 50 clinicians across our network, we are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible and evidence-based care to our patients, while supporting our clinical teams to perform at their best.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of our nursing department.
Working closely with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams, you will be responsible for supporting a skilled nursing workforce, ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate and evidence-based patient care, maintaining strong clinical governance and compliance standards, and driving continuous service improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and motivated nursing leader to join a purpose-driven organisation that is making a genuine difference in people's lives.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE
Permanent full-time position, 76 hours per fortnight
Competitive senior salary package plus superannuation
Supportive executive leadership team
Collaborative and values-driven workplace culture
Beautiful Sydney Town Hall location, just metres from the QVB
Strong accreditation history and commitment to clinical excellence
Prospect to further develop your leadership, operational and service management skills
Opportunity to work across innovative mental health treatments, including TMS, Esketamine and psychedelic-assisted therapy programs
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
Lead, support and supervise the nursing team across day-to-day clinical operations
Ensure safe, effective and person-centred care is delivered to patients
Manage nursing rosters, staffing requirements and workforce planning
Support recruitment, onboarding,



training, development and performance management
Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement
Work closely with psychiatrists, medical directors, clinic managers and executive leadership
Maintain compliance with relevant clinical, regulatory, accreditation and organisational standards
Support the implementation and improvement of clinical policies, procedures and workflows
Monitor service quality, patient experience and nursing performance indicators
Physically engage with interstate nursing teams through quarterly travel to VIC, QLD and ACT
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Minimum 5 years' post-registration nursing experience
Previous leadership experience as a NUM, ANUM, CNS, Team Leader or senior nurse
Recent experience in mental health, addiction services, behavioural health or psychiatric settings
Strong leadership capability with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
Experience in recruitment, rostering, staff development and performance management
Understanding of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Ketamine or Esketamine treatment, and/or psychedelic treatment programs
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and customer service skills
Strong commitment to confidentiality, professional integrity and high clinical standards
Inclusive and respectful approach to diversity, patient dignity and person-centred care
Ability to travel interstate once per quarter to engage with nursing teams
Full Australian working rights
LOCATION
This role is based in our Sydney CBD clinic, located near Town Hall and just metres from the QVB, with occasional interstate travel to support our broader clinic network.
APPLY NOW
If you are an experienced nursing leader who is passionate about mental health, clinical excellence and supporting high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Monarch Mental Health Group and contribute to meaningful, patient-centred care across Australia.

📌 Senior Nurse Unit Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Monarch Mental Health Group
📍 Sydney