Nurse Unit Manager

Mater Health Services; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 104,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Staff benefits

Superannuation

Access to staff benefits

Job summary

Mater Health Services in South Brisbane is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership for the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (CLPS). This permanent part-time role (36 hours per week) offers exposure to adult mental health care within a renowned not-for-profit hospital network.

The NUM will mentor nursing staff across Mater Health's services, manage resources, education, and quality improvement, and work closely with psychiatrists and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions).
• Tertiary qualification in specialty, health administration or management, clinical leadership, budget management and finance (or working towards).
• Minimum of five years full-time experience in mental health nursing.
• Experience in nursing leadership is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and least-restrictive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service.
• Lead development and operation management of CLPS and other mental health services within Mater Health.
• Provide professional leadership and clinical supervision to nurses across departments.
• Manage performance and HR processes, ensure patient care quality and safety.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Health admin/management qualification

Job description

About the role

Mater’s Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (CLPS) has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager to join the team. This is a permanent, part-time position working 36 hours per week based at South Brisbane.

The Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (CLPS) is a specialised mental health team providing mental health consultation, liaison, advice and brief interventions to adult patients of the general hospital who are experiencing a psychiatric disorder, illness or psychological distress.

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) will provide clinical and operational leadership to the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service, while also holding professional line management responsibilities for nursing staff across the Mental health services, Clarence Street, Mater Young Adult Health Centre Brisbane (MAYAHCB) and Amanda Flynn Clinic.

Salary range: $75.40 - $81.09 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

You will provide exceptional nursing management and be responsible for the clinical, resource management, education, research and material accountabilities of nursing within the department. The NUM will form part of the leadership team and work closely with the Psychiatrist of the service.

As the NUM, you will lead service in the development and operation management of services which include Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (CLPS) and other mental health services within Mater Health. You will also provide professional leadership and clinical supervision to nurses working in other multidisciplinary teams, including Mater Clarence Street and Mater Young Adult Health Centre Brisbane (MYAHCB).

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Caring for and leading a team of professionals
• Communication and coordination of patient care
• Engagement with stakeholders in other departments to ensure the highest quality patient care, that services are efficient, that patient safety is optimized, and to resolve barriers to patient flow.
• Team management, including performance management and compliance with Human Resources processes
• Delivery of work against relevant timeframes
• Leave backfill for Mater Hospital Springfield CLPS, where required

About you

To be considered for this position, you must have a current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions) and tertiary qualification in specialty, health administration or management, clinical leadership, budget management and finance (or working towards).

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Previous experience in a nursing leadership position will be highly regarded
• Advanced clinical competency underpinned by a thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act and least-restrictive practice.
• Minimum of five years full time experience in mental health nursing
• Experience working in public and private sector is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and provide mentorship to develop your team
• High level of communication (written and verbal) and the ability to liaise with your team as an effective senior leader
• An understanding of key financial metrics related to clinical cost-centre reporting, demonstrated application of risk management and quality improvement principles in a clinical environment, and an understanding of human resource management practices.
• Strong leadership ability and experience, excellent time management skills and the desire to promote the philosophy and values of Mater

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world‑class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we’re committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values‑driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Applications close Sunday, 8th November 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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