Associate Unit Manager

The Royal Women's Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Wellbeing program

Public transport options at doorstep

Onsite childcare

Mentoring and career development

Six weeks annual leave

Job summary

The Royal Women's Hospital in Parkville, Melbourne, is seeking an Associate Unit Manager for the Neonates NICU. Lead the NICU team, collaborate with NUMs, and help deliver high‑quality care to babies and families while supporting departmental operations.

You will bring Div 1 Nursing/Midwife registration with AHPRA and a Postgraduate Neonatal Nursing qualification or equivalent, plus previous management experience.

Qualifications

• Div 1 Nursing and/or Midwife Registration with AHPRA + Post Graduate Neonatal Nursing qualification or equivalent
• Previous management experience
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and time manage
• A demonstrated commitment to family-integrated care and advocacy
• An ability to foster open and supportive relationships with your team, and contribute to positive staff morale and team cohesiveness

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the NICU team in collaboration with NUMs
• Coordinate delivery of high-quality patient care in the NICU
• Raise identified concerns and implement strategies for resolution
• Liaise with the Access Manager/After Hours Manager and other staff as required
• Act as a positive role model, offering coaching and learning opportunities to staff

Skills

Div 1 Nursing / Midwife Registration

Postgraduate Neonatal Nursing

Management experience

Planning & time management

Family-integrated care advocacy

Education

Postgraduate Neonatal Nursing qualification or equivalent

Div 1 Nursing or Midwifery registration (AHPRA)

Job description

• Fixed term positions
• Parkville location with multiple public transport options
• $115,538.80 - $119,428.40 (pro rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 6 weeks annual leave as per new EBA

The Royal Women’s Hospital is Australia’s first and most trusted tertiary hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About Neonatal Services

As a state-wide leader in neonatal services, each year we care for up to 1800 premature and unwell babies from across Victoria in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The neonatal team practice within a family integrated model of care which is underpinned by several principles developed to improve consistency and continuity of care and to strengthen and support the engagement of families as essential members of the care team.

About the role

As an Associate Unit Manager (AUM) within Neonates you will work collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Managers (NUM) to provide leadership and support to the NICU team, and lead the delivery of care to babies and their families. You’ll support the administrative operation of the department, as well as clinical management of the service.

A regular day will see you:

• Work collaboratively with the NUMs to provide day to day leadership and management of the NICU team ensuring a positive and professional environment

• Participate in coordinating the delivery of high-quality patient care

• Raise any identified concerns and implement strategies for resolution

• Liaise with the Access Manager/After Hours Manager and other staff members as required

• Act as a supportive and positive role model, providing constructive learning experiences and coaching opportunities, and facilitate individual and team goal

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced AUM to join Australia’s leading women’s hospital in either an ongoing or fixed term role!

About you

You will be someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You’ll have excellent problem-solving capability, and take a flexible and adaptable approach to your work.

You’ll bring with you:

• Div 1 Nursing and/or Midwife Registration with AHPRA + Post Graduate Neonatal Nursing qualification or equivalent

• Previous management experience

• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and time manage

• A demonstrated commitment to family-integrated care and advocacy

• An ability to foster open and supportive relationships with your team, and contribute to positive staff morale and team cohesiveness

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
• Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Six weeks annual leave (pro rata), 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, physically, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.

Join us!

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, three COVID-19 vaccinations and flu vaccination and may also include a range of additional vaccinations, as required by the Department of Health. If you need assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

View Position Description here

Closing Date: 19/11/2025

Main Contact Person:

Name: Emma Pert

Postion Title: Team B - Nurse Unit Manager

Phone Number: 0383452676

Email: [e-mail]

Alternate Contact Person:

Name: Emma Saviane

Postion Title: Team A - Nurse Unit Manager

Phone Number: 0383452675

Email: [e-mail]