Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Victorian Government; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager for the Benambra Recovery Unit in Wodonga. This permanent part‑time role focuses on clinical leadership, shift coordination and recovery‑oriented mental health care.

You will conduct mental health assessments, contribute to audits, and maintain high‑quality clinical documentation, while supporting a multidisciplinary team and individuals in recovery.

Qualifications

• Qualified mental health nurse with current registration.
• Experience in recovery‑oriented practice.
• Leadership and coordination of shifts in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the unit.
• Coordinate shifts and rosters for the team.
• Undertake mental health assessments and care planning.
• Contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support consumers, families and carers with recovery‑oriented care.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Clinical leadership

Shift coordination

Audits & quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Hume - Wodonga

Reference: 3439

About the Role

Closing Date: 26/10/2026

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture

Join the Benambra Recovery Unit and play a key role in supporting recovery-focused mental health care. As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate shifts, undertake mental health assessments, and contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support consumers, families and carers through person-centred care that promotes recovery, wellbeing and individual choice. You will assist in developing recovery plans, facilitating therapeutic interventions, maintaining high-quality clinical documentation, and fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

We are seeking an experienced mental health nurse with strong clinical skills, a commitment to recovery-oriented practice, and a passion for delivering high-quality care in a supportive team environment.

Employment Type: This is a permanent part time opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Raelene at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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.

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

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.

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.

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.

Applications close Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11.59pm