Nursing Unit Manager

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) Up to November 2026 with possibility of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $2,551.10 per week + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health

Requisition ID: REQ600631

Lead with care. Inspire excellence. Make a lasting impact.

About the Role

Concord Centre for Mental Health 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 2 responsibilities in relation to patient services, ward or unit management and staff management are in excess of those of a Nursing Unit Manager Level 1.

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.
• Experience in quality and change management promoting clinical excellence.

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.

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).

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Applications Close: 6 September 2025

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