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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $136,692 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service

Requisition ID: REQ597282

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia

About The Role

Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers by providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services.

The Nursing Unit Manager role is responsible for the operational management and leadership of nursing/ staff to ensure the provision of high quality patient and family centred care and nursing and or midwifery excellence at unit/ward level.

The Nursing Unit Manager Level 3 responsibilities in relation to patient services, ward or unit management and staff management are in excess of those of a Nursing Unit Manager Level 2.

The Burudyara Concord Forensic Mental Health Unit is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility being established as part of the NSW Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program. Located on the grounds of the Concord Centre for Mental Health, the Unit will provide 18 medium secure and 24 low secure forensic mental health beds, significantly expanding access to specialised care.

As part of a broader network of services delivered by Sydney Local Health District, Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network, and other partners, the Unit plays a critical role in strengthening the State's forensic mental health capacity. With operations set to commence from February 2026, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to the development of a landmark service from its inception and shape the future of forensic mental health care in NSW.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Proven clinical management and leadership experience in a tertiary/district health care facility.
• Holds or working towards relevant post graduate qualification or equivalent work experience.
  
  

Benefits and Perks

• Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
• The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym
  
  

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit 'Working with Us'

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For enquiries, please contact Tenille Pouw via email at Tenille.Pouw@health.nsw.gov.au

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now

Applications Close: 17 August 2025

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