Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager General and Paediatric Ward
20 hours ago
Nurse Level 6 - Remuneration Package Range $175,892 - $182,860
General Paediatric Services
Nhulunbuy
One full time vacancy fixed from 12/01/2026 to 30/06/2026 is available
An opportunity has become available for a skilled nursing professional to join the leadership team at Gove District Hospital as the Nurse Unit Manager for Ward One.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced clinical nurse to lead and manage our General Medical, Surgical, and Paediatric ward. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care in a multidisciplinary environment while ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and the broader community. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operational, clinical, and professional aspects of the unit, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of care within a culturally safe framework possessing strong clinical and administrative skills. As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will lead a team of dedicated healthcare professionals in providing compassionate and evidence-based care to a diverse patient population, including children and adults with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. You will be committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment where cultural safety is a priority, ensuring that care is delivered in a way that acknowledges and respects the cultural values, beliefs, and needs of all patients, their families, and staff.
If you are ready to lead a team committed to improving the health outcomes of East Arnhem residents then a career with Gove District Hospital is for you.
Gove District Hospital, located in Nhulunbuy on the Gove peninsula, is a regional hospital in the Top End Health Service (TEHS) network. TEHS is committed to promoting, protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of all Territorians in partnership with individuals, families and the community to ensure the delivery of the best and most appropriate evidence based care.
Employee Benefits include:
- Great Career and Lifestyle opportunities
- Competitive Wages including salary packaging.
- Six Weeks Annual Leave
- Supportive extended team environment
- Fares out twice a year
- Furnished accommodation Supplied.
Nhulunbuy is a remote township on the Gove peninsula and is the regional hub for one of the most diverse, beautiful and interesting regions of Australia with pristine world heritage beaches and sub-tropical rainforests. Nhulunbuy has virtually no winter, you will be able to enjoy the Top Ends outdoor lifestyle all year round with monthly markets, community activities, fiery sunsets over the water and easy weekend trips to many of the fabulous locations in and around East Arnhem Land.
Nhulunbuy is a fantastic place to live, learn and work.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Maree McHarg on or
Quote vacancy number: 2556
Closing date: 26/11/2025
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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