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## Job Description:**Be part of something greater**Join an organisation where we **Serve Something Greater**, **See Something Greater**, and **Strive for Something Greater** — St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM).* **Lead a Major Expansion:** Play a pivotal role in commissioning six new state-of-the-art theatres in our brand-new surgical complex.* **Values-Driven Leadership:** Join a mission-led hospital that combines excellence in care with compassion, innovation, and collaboration.* **Career Growth & Development:** Be part of a national health network offering leadership pathways, education support, and professional recognition.**About your new role**An exciting leadership opportunity exists for an **experienced Theatre Nurse Unit Manager** to join our professional, dynamic, and growing Surgical Services team in our **state-of-the-art theatre complex** at Fitzroy.In this pivotal role, you will:* Lead the **commissioning of brand-new operating theatres*** Oversee the **day-to-day operational management** of the Theatre Department.* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure **exceptional patient care** and **optimal service delivery**.* Partner closely with the **Surgical Services Manager** to achieve key performance indicators, deliver strategic objectives, and drive business growth.This is a **full-time, 38-hour-per-week position** that offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of Theatre Services at SVPHM.You’ll join a **high-performing, values-based team** built on trust, respect, and compassion. As part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia network — the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider — you’ll have access to:* **Salary packaging** options to increase your take-home pay* **Discounted gym memberships** through Fitness Passport* **Workplace giving program** – Give4Good* **Excellent work-life balance** with the option to purchase additional leave* **Staff discounts** on hospital admissions across all SVHA Private Hospitals* **Career development opportunities** within a national healthcare group**About you**You are a **Registered Nurse (AHPRA)** with:* Minimum **2 years’ experience in theatre management or leadership*** **Post-graduate qualifications** (completed or in progress)* Strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and quality improvement**Your key strengths include:*** Managing the operational and clinical performance of a busy theatre unit* Building and maintaining effective relationships with staff, VMPs, and patients* Providing direction, coaching, and support to nursing and support teams* Managing budgets and analysing performance data to inform decision-making**About St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne**SVPHM operates across four campuses — **Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew, and Werribee** — delivering the highest standard of therapeutic, medical, and surgical services. Our teams of experienced clinical professionals, caregivers, and support staff are dedicated to patient safety, wellbeing, and recovery.If this sounds like the next step in your leadership journey, **apply now** with your:* **Cover Letter**, and* **Resume****Other information*** **Enquiries:** For a confidential discussion, contact **Christine Pirotta**, Surgical Services Manager, on **0404 294 142**.* **Checks:** All appointments are subject to satisfactory criminal record and/or child protection checks.* **Immunisation:** Compliance with SVHA Staff Health Screening & Immunisation Policy is required.* **COVID-19:** SVHA requires all staff to be fully vaccinated unless an exemption applies.**Diversity & inclusion**St Vincent’s Health Australia is committed to **equal employment opportunity**, ethical practices, and the principles of **cultural diversity**. We encourage **Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants** to apply. Learn more:## Closing Date:23 October 2025 11:59pm## Reconciliation Action Plan:*At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.**For further information, visit https or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au*## Code of Conduct:Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
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