About The Role
Closing Date
: 16th February 2026
* Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
* Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
* Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - The Willows - Community Care Unit (Beechworth) will be a valued member of the Mental Health & Wellbeing team. The NUM is instrumental in the planning and redevelopment process and the effective development of people and culture. They are responsible for leading and managing a diverse team ensuring that their staff deliver safe, evidence based, recovery orientated person centred care to achieve a high standard of quality patient outcomes. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
* Qualifications and experience as a Mental Health Nurse and appropriate registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).
* Post graduate nursing or management qualifications
* Understanding of recovery principles and the complex care needs of people experiencing acuite and enduring mental illness.
* Demonstrated capacity to develop and manage a financial budget and resourceful solutions to control cost.
* Ability to plan, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate programs.
* Demonstrated skills and experience in change management and leadership in the mental health service area, with knowledge of current trends and practices in mental health recovery.
Employment Type:
This is a permanent full time opportunity
For further details, please refer to the
Position Description
or alternatively contact David Kidd at for a confidential discussion.
About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
Mental Health Services at Albury Wodonga Health
AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.
*What awaits you at AWH?
We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of
Growth,
Balance
,
Contribution
and
Lifestyle*
. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.
*Are you ready to become part of our team?
To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our
Candidate Information Pack.*
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.
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