Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) (524146)

Tasmanian Government; Launceston; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Launceston General Hospital in Tasmania, part of the Tasmanian Government, invites applications for an ANUM to support Women’s and Children’s Services. The role supports the Unit Manager with day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of neonatal and maternity care in a busy regional hospital.

The LGH neonatal service collaborates with Maternity Services to provide comprehensive care to mothers and babies across Northern Tasmania, including a Level 2 Special Care Nursery and a Labour Ward.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Experience in women’s and children’s services desirable.
• Ability to assist with day-to-day management and resource coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist the NUM with the day-to-day management and coordination of resources to ensure optimal patient care.

Job description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 8 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum

Employment type:

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Join Launceston General Hospital as an ANUM supporting Women’s and Children’s Services.

The Launceston General Hospital is the principal referral hospital in the region for more than a quarter of a million people.

The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) provides a neonatal service that works closely with Maternity Services to deliver comprehensive care to mothers and babies across Northern Tasmania. Women's and Children's Services comprises a 6-bed Labour Ward, 27-bed Maternity Unit, and a 9-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery caring for neonates from 32 weeks gestation and above.

Special Care Nursery provides family-centred neonatal care for babies requiring additional monitoring, treatment, and support, while working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes for infants and their families.

Women's and Children's Services offers free Clinical Supervision for nurses and midwives and fosters a supportive culture of professional development, education, and continuous quality improvement.

The Role

• Assist the NUM with the day-to-day management and coordination of resources to ensure optimal patient care.