Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Horsham

Grampians Health; Horsham; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support up to $12,000

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging for living expenses

Discounted health club membership

Staff rewards and recognition

Opportunity to influence healthcare in

Job summary

Grampians Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Horsham Emergency Department in Western Victoria. You will provide leadership, direction and operational management to a skilled multidisciplinary team delivering emergency care to patients across Western Victoria.

The role offers a strong emphasis on innovation, quality care and career development, with relocation support up to $12,000 for eligible candidates. Join a team focused on safety, learning, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in emergency nursing.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop a multidisciplinary Emergency Department team.
• Drive service development, innovation and operational improvement.
• Build a positive, engaged and safe workplace culture.
• Champion continuous quality improvement and high standards of patient care.
• Coach and support staff to develop their capability and careers.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Grampians Health and the wider community.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and future development of Emergency Services.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Postgraduate management qualifications

Job description

Horsham | Lead an exceptional ED. Make an impact. Love where you live.

Ready for your next leadership challenge and a lifestyle change to match?

Grampians Health is looking for an experienced and passionate Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead our Emergency Department at Horsham.

This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to lead a highly regarded Emergency team; shape the future of emergency care in Western Victoria and make a genuine impact on the health of the communities we serve.

And when the working day is done, you can enjoy everything that comes with living in Horsham: a welcoming regional community, more affordable living and some of Victoria's most spectacular natural attractions right on your doorstep.

Make the move to Horsham

Relocation support of up to $12,000 may be available to eligible candidates to help make your move easier, including expenses such as travel, removalists, bond, rent and more.

If you have been thinking about making a tree change, stepping into a significant leadership opportunity or finding a role that offers both career progression and a great regional lifestyle, this could be the move you have been waiting for.

About The Role

As Nurse Unit Manager of the Horsham Emergency Department, you will provide leadership, direction and operational management to a skilled multidisciplinary team delivering emergency care to patients across Western Victoria.

Our emergency team has a strong reputation for innovation and evidence-based care. You will have the opportunity to build on these strengths while influencing the ongoing growth and development of Emergency Services within the broader Grampians Health network.

You will lead an environment where people feel supported to perform at their best, where quality and safety underpin decision-making and where new ideas are encouraged.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead, inspire and develop a multidisciplinary Emergency Department team
• Drive service development, innovation and operational improvement
• Build a positive, engaged and safe workplace culture
• Champion continuous quality improvement and high standards of patient care
• Coach and support staff to develop their capability and careers
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Grampians Health and the wider community
• Contribute to the strategic direction and future development of Emergency Services

About You

We are looking for an experienced nursing leader who combines strong clinical understanding with the ability to bring people together and lead through change.

You Will Ideally Bring

• 2–3 years' leadership and people management experience
• Strong communication, coaching and relationship-building skills
• The ability to engage and influence stakeholders to achieve service and organisational objectives
• A strategic approach to operational and workforce planning
• A strong commitment to quality, patient safety and effective risk management
• Postgraduate qualifications in management, or progress towards these qualifications, are desirable

Above all, you will be excited by the opportunity to lead people, develop a service and make a lasting difference to emergency care in a regional community.

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Why Horsham?

Imagine building your leadership career without having to choose between professional opportunity and quality of life.

Horsham is a vibrant regional city of approximately 20,000 people, offering the services and amenities of a major regional centre along with the space and community connection that comes with regional living.

You’ll find more affordable housing, schools, community services and plenty of opportunities to get involved in local life.

And for your weekends?

The spectacular Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and Little Desert National Park are all nearby, putting walking, climbing, camping and some of Victoria's most impressive landscapes within easy reach.

Whether you're looking for more space, less time in traffic, a better lifestyle for your family or simply your next adventure, Horsham gives you room to build a life outside of work as well as a rewarding career.

Learn more about the region at Visit Horsham.

Why join Grampians Health?

At Grampians Health, we know our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating an environment where our staff can thrive professionally while maintaining a life outside of work.

Benefits Include

• Relocation support of up to $12,000 for eligible candidates
• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses, including rent or mortgage, plus meals, entertainment and holidays
• Access to discounted health club membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs
• The opportunity to lead and influence healthcare delivery across Western Victoria

Ready for your next chapter?

Applications close: 18 October 2026

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.

This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028. The classification is Nurse Unit Manager (NM10 – NM12) which ranges from $69.38 - $74.45 per hour