About us

Our Vision: Your body, Your choice, Your future

We are Australia’s leading, specialised, non‑profit advocate and provider of abortion and contraception services. We are a significant provider of clinical and support services across Australia. We are also an advocacy organisation, we work on policy and legislative change, we provide information to the public, we support people through counselling and mental health awareness and services, and we work to reduce the stigma, discrimination and stress related to access to abortion care and contraception.

We work to give people reproductive choices.

MSI Australia operates a network of 7 clinics, a national telehealth service providing comprehensive termination of pregnancy, contraception, vasectomy and national family planning support. Our Westmead clinic is open across Monday to Friday, with lists providing Surgical Termination of Pregnancy, Medical Termination of Pregnancy, Long‑Acting‑Reversible‑Contraception, and Vasectomies.

Position title

Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Location

MSI Westmead Clinic

Reports to

Nurse Unit Manager

Employee Type

Permanent, Full Time

The Role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager with MSI Australia, you’ll provide senior clinical leadership in our Westmead clinic. You’ll support the Nurse Unit Manager to deliver safe, high‑quality, client‑centred care and keep day‑to‑day clinic operations running smoothly. You’ll help shape clinical governance, quality and risk management, workforce coordination and staff development. You’ll also work closely with nursing,



medical and administrative teams to make sure every client has a positive experience.

This is a full‑time, permanent position (38 hours per week) reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager. You’ll work alongside the Nurse Unit Manager, to deliver the best outcomes for our people, clients and clinic.

Key Areas of Responsibility

- Providing high-quality, empathetic and evidence-based nursing care in line with MSI Australia policies, procedures and best practice
- Acting as senior nurse leader “on the floor”, supporting smooth client flow and effective list management
- Providing expert clinical advice and acting as a point of escalation for nursing staff, managing clinic risk and escalating matters to the NUM as required
- Ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control standards, medication safety and scope of practice requirements
- Supporting the NUM to meet legislative, regulatory, accreditation and clinical governance requirements
- Assisting with incident, near‑miss and complaint management, including investigation, reporting and continuous improvement
- Taking part in audits, accreditation activities and quality improvement programs




- Contributing to organisational quality, safety and risk initiatives with the Risk and Safety team
- Assisting with clinic operations, including rostering support, staff breaks, stock and resource management, and budget awareness
- Monitoring the clinic workplace to keep it safe, clean and efficient
- Supporting follow‑up of clients who need post‑appointment clinical management, along with the related administration
- Stepping into the NUM role as needed during leave or unplanned absences
- Supporting onboarding, training and ongoing development of nursing staff
- Promoting a positive team culture built on accountability, professionalism, teamwork and continuous improvement.

We are looking for

- A pro‑choice advocate
- A Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Solid post‑registration clinical experience, including senior nursing or team leadership experience
- Knowledge of the National Accreditation Standards and ACORN standards
- Sound understanding of infection prevention and control, medication safety and clinical risk management
- Experience supporting clinic operations, such as rostering, stock management and client flow
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership skills that promote a positive team culture
- Active and reflective listening skills, with an understanding of how to provide empathetic care
- Experience in day surgery, recovery and women’s health (desirable)
- Family Planning Certificate or

📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Sydney)
🏢 MSI Australia
📍 Sydney