Nurse Manager, The Fairfield Centre

Bayside Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite car & bike parking

Fitness Passport membership

ProSport pre-tax memberships

KU Children’s Services childcare

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a Nurse Manager for The Fairfield Centre to lead an inpatient unit focused on sub-acute HIV care, collaborating with the HIV treating team and community services.

The role emphasizes timely, patient-centred care and staff development, with opportunities to influence the Infectious Diseases program and nursing practice while supporting a culture of respect and safety.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA.
• Significant clinical nursing experience in relevant health services.
• Have or be working towards a degree in healthcare/business management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in inpatient environment focused on sub-acute HIV care.
• Act as an operational escalation point for clinical issues.
• Contribute to broader organisational imperatives of the Infectious Diseases program and nursing practice.

Education

Registered Nurse registration with NMBA via AHPRA

Degree in healthcare/business management (or working towards)

Job description

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Fixed-Term, Full-Time, 12-month appointment
• Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 (NM11)
• Located at The Alfred

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Fixed-Term, Full-Time, 12-month appointment
• Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 (NM11)
• Great staff benefits!
• Located at The Alfred

Are you a highly skilled nurse ready to take on an exciting leadership opportunity? Alfred Health, one of Victoria's largest providers of specialist health services, is seeking a Nurse Manager for The Fairfield Centre.

The Department

This nurse manager position offers a unique opportunity to provide leadership in an inpatient environment focused on sub acute care for people living with HIV. Fairfield Centre is a 5 bed ward that is part of the Victorian HIV Service it works closely with 7 West the acute ward for HIV care, the community HIV team and external referrers. This is an opportunity for a Nurse Manager to further develop the model of care provided in The Fairfield Centre with the HIV treating team.

The Role

Your leadership will ensure timely, patient-centred care, and you'll serve as an operational escalation point for clinical issues.

You’ll be part of a team that is not only dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and their families but is also committed to our staff's professional growth. We uphold a tradition of respect, support, and compassion which extends to our staff as much as our patients.

As the Nurse Manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the broader organisational imperatives of the Infectious Diseases program and ensuring excellence in nursing clinical practice. This position will allow you to demonstrate your leadership skills, your ability to motivate teams, and your dedication to safe, quality care.

Experience And Qualifications Required

• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Significant clinical nursing experience in relevant health services
• Have or be working towards a degree in healthcare/business management

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Applications close 11PM AEDT Thursday, 29 October 2026.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Brian Price, Interim Clinical Service Director, Alfred Infectious Diseases on 0404816429 or [e-mail]

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.