Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 , Older Persons Mental Health- ESMHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Up to $9K living expenses

Meal & entertainment allowance

Novated Leasing

Discounted private health insurance

Up to 12 days off per year

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Passport discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 for the Older Persons Mental Health service in Randwick, Sydney. The role leads an inpatient unit, supports a multidisciplinary team, and focuses on recovery‑oriented, person‑centred care for consumers aged 65 and over.

The position is a temporary full-time role with 38 hours/week, remuneration of AU$150,816.94 per annum plus superannuation, and a commitment to professional development and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Management or leadership experience in a health setting preferred.
• Commitment to person-centred care and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Older Persons Mental Health Inpatient Unit to deliver recovery‑oriented care.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical and allied health teams to achieve positive outcomes.
• Drive service improvement and support clinical governance and quality/safety processes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Nursing degree with management/leadership experience

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 , Older Persons Mental Health - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until January 2028)

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $150,816.94 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ695370

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 11 October 2026

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery. Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Come Work With Us!

Make a difference in the lives of older people experiencing mental illness.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated mental health clinician and/or innovative leader to join our Older Persons Mental Health Inpatient Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialised service dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care to consumers aged 65 years and over.

As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with nursing, medical and allied health professionals to deliver recovery-oriented care and achieve positive outcomes for consumers and their families. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to service improvement, support clinical excellence, and help shape a positive and therapeutic care environment.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about Older Persons Mental Health, values teamwork and innovation, and is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. Whether you are an experienced clinician looking to expand your leadership skills or an established manager seeking a rewarding challenge, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Why join us?

• Work within a specialised Older Persons Mental Health inpatient service.
• Be part of a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to innovation, quality improvement and service development.
• Access ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of older consumers, their families and carers.

Join us and help deliver exceptional care and healthier lives for our community.

Where you'll be working

Euroa, Older Persons Inpatient Unit, ESMHS, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.

Selection Criteria

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife and current NSW Driver's License.
• Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to lead a team with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice and person-centred practice.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse verbal and written communication and make decisions or inferences from the data, including an ability to analyse complex numerical data and draw logical conclusions.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of quality and safety processes, including the ability to analyse patterns and trends within new or unique sets of data.
• Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing care.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and implementing change and developing direction in clinical practice within a person-centred framework, including an ability to recognise, understand and influence own and others’ emotions.
• Leadership experience in the initiation and development of team goals and plans, and the use feedback to inform future planning.

For more information we encourage you to contact Deirdre Carberry on [e-mail]

Interviews are expected to be held between 19 October 2026 and 23 October 2026

Once you apply, we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.