Employment Type - Permanent Full Time Hours per fortnight - 80 Job Category - Management - Line - Clinical Req Id - 7503
* Join Barwon Health's state-of-the-art Early Parenting Centre, dedicated to supporting families in our region
* Find satisfaction in a position that offers diversity, complexity, and fulfilment
* Permanent full-time, 80hrs/fortnight, ADOs, 5 weeks leave & salary packaging
About the role The Nurse Unit Manager – Barwon Early Parenting Centre is responsible for the provision of leadership and strategic direction to ensure delivery of a high-quality clinical practices and patient care. The Nurse Unit Manager provides the tactical management of operational, financial, human and information resources within their area, liaising with the relevant clinical and support services leaders. The role is a key leader within of the Directorate and Nursing leadership teams at Barwon Health and as such will contribute to the overall management, performance and outcomes of the organisation by developing professional and collaborative partnerships and participating in committees and groups to support this.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strong clinical and professional leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient care
* Manage operational, financial and workforce resources to meet service delivery and performance requirements
* Lead, support and develop nursing and clerical staff to promote engagement, capability and retention
* Drive quality improvement, safety, and compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
What We're Looking For
* A Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and demonstrated clinical leadership experience
* Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant nursing specialty and/or health services management (or working towards)
* Proven ability to lead teams, manage change and deliver service improvements
* Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
* A commitment to professional development, innovation and evidence-based practice
About the Barwon Early Parenting Centre The Barwon Early Parenting Centre provides specialist support and delivers flexible, targeted services for families with children 0-4 years old. The centre aims to enhance the parent-child relationship and support parents with strategies for achieving their parenting goals. These goals are often in areas such as sleep and settling, child behaviours, and parent and child health and wellbeing. These goals are achieved through structured programs that vary from residential, day stay and in-home support.
Programs include:
* psychosocial, physical and developmental assessments
* parenting education
* counselling
* skills development
* play-based activities
* modelling effective behaviours
The Barwon Early Parenting Centre is located within the McKellar Centre precinct on Ballarat Road in North Geelong. To learn more about the Victoria Government's expansion and upgrade program to the Early Parenting Centre network, click here.
Position Description Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging benefits
o Living expenses capped at $9,010
o Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Diversity and inclusion Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards
Additional information If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
All appointments are subject to:
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Kahlia Hurd Email:
Application closing date: 13th March, 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.