Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Albury Wodonga Health; Alpine Shire; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to support the Blackwood Cottage team in a residential aged care setting. The role focuses on person-centred care, leading and mentoring staff, and ensuring safe, compassionate, individualized care for residents.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, contribute to service planning and evaluation, and help foster a positive team culture while driving continuous improvement in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical leadership and commitment to person-centred care.
• Ability to guide and mentor staff within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical care and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, mentoring and clinical support to staff and students.
• Support delivery of high-quality care and maintain care standards.
• Contribute to planning, development and evaluation of services with a focus on continuous improvement.

Job description

About the Role

Closing Date: 29/10/2026

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager will be a valued member of the Blackwood Cottage team, supporting residents with enduring mental illness within a residential aged care setting. Committed to person-centred care, Blackwood Cottage promotes individual choice, self-determination and meaningful outcomes for residents.

In this key clinical leadership role, you will support the delivery of high-quality care by providing guidance, mentoring and clinical support to staff and students. Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, you will help maintain care standards, foster a positive team culture, and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and individualised care.

The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development, planning and evaluation of services, while demonstrating strong leadership, clinical expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement.

We are seeking candidates who:

• Demonstrate strong clinical leadership and a commitment to person-centred care.
• Have the ability to support, guide and mentor staff within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Are committed to maintaining high standards of clinical care and service delivery.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a passion for improving outcomes for people living with enduring mental illness.

Employment Type: Part Time Opportunity (16 hours per week)

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact David Kidd for a confidential discussion on**********@awh.org.au.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well‑being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.