Western NSW Local Health District – Cowra NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $137,104.41 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Cowra, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 17 December 2025 – 11:59pm
Nurse Unit Manager
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Cowra
About the role
The Nurse Unit Manager is in charge of the Community Mental Health Drug & Alcohol team at Cowra Health Service and provides leadership and management of staff, services and resources to ensure delivery of safe and effective quality care.
This position is operationally responsible to the Hub Manager of MHDA Bathurst & Region.
The Cowra team is a small, dynamic team to provide psychosocial counselling and support to clients with substance use issues, working closely with clinicians from Mental Health Drug and Alcohol as well as several NGOs.
Cowra is located approximately 3.5 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. With 1 hour travel to major cities of Bathurst and Orange. Located short distance from Wyangala Dam that offers fishing and a great place for water sport activities.
Orientation to the Service will be comprehensive and adapted to the individual needs of the successful applicant.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
How to Apply
* Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
* Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Josh Spicer, MHDA Bathurst & Region Hub Manager on 5*** or at *************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants
* All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
* This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
* Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre‑employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
* Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government – Office of Children's Guardian.
* Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
* To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
* For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD.
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