Develop your clinical knowledge & leadership skills
Find satisfaction in a position that offers diversity, complexity, and fulfilment
Permanent part-time position available (56 hours per fortnight)
About the role
We are seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our vibrant team of dedicated health professionals, where your passion will make a real difference.
This is your chance to enhance your career with Victoria's largest regional Health Service with an expanding Women's and Children's service.
If you've got experience working within paediatrics we'd love to hear from you!
As an Associate Unit Nurse Manager (ANUM), you will provide clinical leadership and management, assisting the Nurse Unit Manager to ensure the operational needs of the ward/unit are met.
The ANUM is responsible for clinical and professional role modelling; guiding staff toward the best possible care standards whilst fostering continuous improvement within the ward/unit.
Additionally, you will support and encourage the professional development of nursing staff to ensure ongoing growth and excellence in clinical practice.
Key responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, consumer-centred nursing care, ensuring practice aligns with ANMAC standards, Barwon Health requirements, and legal/ethical frameworks to support safe, evidence-based patient outcomes.
Provide clinical leadership and shift coordination, managing ward operations, supervising staff, supporting patient flow, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
Support staff capability, supervision, and professional development, including delegation, performance management, education,



mandatory training compliance, and promoting reflective practice and clinical excellence.
Ensure compliance with safety, governance, and information standards, including accurate documentation, incident reporting, OH&S; responsibilities, scope of practice adherence, and continuous quality improvement.
What we're looking for
Registered Nurse (AHPRA-registered) with post-graduate qualification in the relevant specialty and demonstrated sound clinical competence in a healthcare setting.
Proven leadership capability, including previous experience in a healthcare leadership role, with the ability to support change, role model best practice, and guide team performance.
Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to contribute to a cohesive team environment and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Strong clinical judgement and problem-solving ability, with a flexible, evidence-based approach to practice and commitment to ongoing career development and continuous improvement.
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits




Excellent working conditions and a robust sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
[email protected]
All appointments are subject to:
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Please note:
We do not accept resumes via email.

📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Paediatrics (Victoria)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Victoria