Nurse Unit Manager: Staffing & Workforce Lead

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Beaches Hospital, part of the NSW Health system, is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 (NUM2) – Staffing to lead the Nursing Staffing Office and casual nursing workforce. This pivotal role supports workforce utilisation, coordinates liaison with casual/agency staff and drives staffing efficiency across the hospital.

You will collaborate with Nursing Leaders, manage recruitment and development, and guide strategic workforce planning, ensuring compliant, high‑quality

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA.
• Recent management experience in an acute health setting.
• Management qualifications or progress towards them.
• Strong financial and human resource management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; rostering/systems literacy.
• Commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Ability to lead and support a clinical team.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the casual nursing pool and staffing operations.
• Coordinate recruitment and selection of casual nurses.
• Monitor casual workforce supply and demand and allocate staff daily.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders, Staffing Officers and agencies.
• Contribute to workforce planning, reporting and governance.
• Provide leadership to Staffing Officer positions.
• Ensure compliance with NSW Health policies and procedures.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff recruitment

Workforce planning

Financial & HR management

Communication & negotiation

Clinical governance

Change management

ICT literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Management qualification (or progress towards)

Job description

Northern Beaches Hospital, part of the NSW Health system, is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 (NUM2) – Staffing to lead the Nursing Staffing Office and casual nursing workforce. This pivotal role supports workforce utilisation, coordinates liaison with casual/agency staff and drives staffing efficiency across the hospital.

You will collaborate with Nursing Leaders, manage recruitment and development, and guide strategic workforce planning, ensuring compliant, high‑quality