- Competitive remuneration, great Southeast location - Knox
- Work within a well-established private organisation with a solid team culture!
- Lead & empower an experienced team
Lead with purpose.
Deliver excellence.
Shape the future for our client, a renowned hospital.
The Organisation
Step into a pivotal leadership role with a progressive and renowned healthcare organisation committed to delivering world class patient care.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Theatre Manager or Nurse Leader ready to take the next step into a NUM position within Cardiac or as a Scrub Scout within the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.
Overseeing a premium and highly regarded hospital facility, you'll be supported by an experienced executive team and empowered to lead a highly skilled clinical workforce.
This is a long-term leadership opportunity where you'll play a key role in shaping the growth strategy and continuing to raise the bar in surgical excellence.
The Role
As the Assistant Nurse Unit Manager or NUM, you will provide hands-on clinical leadership, and operational management of the surgical unit.
Your expertise in perioperative care, cardiac, or as a scrub scout along with a proactive approach to clinical governance, quality improvement, and staff mentoring, will ensure best practice standards are maintained across every aspect of the patient journey.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact-building on an already outstanding service and driving continuous improvement across all areas of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong, visible leadership and mentorship to a multidisciplinary team
- Oversee the operations
- Ensure compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards
- Drive clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives
- Monitor and manage budgets, resources, and performance outcomes
- Foster a positive, high-performing culture with a focus on safety and excellence
About You
- Experienced ANUM or NUM or Theatre Manager with a solid background in either cardiac, as a scrub scout, perioperative or hospital management setting
- Demonstrated capability in team leadership, staff development, and operational management
- Strong working knowledge of NSQHS Standards, accreditation processes, and clinical governance frameworks
- Proficient in budget management and P&L; oversight
- Cardiac or Scrub Scout experience highly advantageous
- Passionate about delivering high-quality care and achieving outstanding patient outcomes
- A collaborative leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
What's On Offer
- A senior leadership role in a stable, supportive, and growth focused organisation
- Attractive salary package tailored to experience
- Genuine career progression
- Enjoy work life balance
- Free on site parking
- Eastern Suburbs community location, based in Knox, bustling and vibrant
- A chance to impact a renowned and highly reputable company and hospital site.
Ready to step into the spotlight?
If you're a passionate leader with a vision for excellence and a commitment to quality, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply online, please click on the apply button.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Tessa Vockler at tvockler@frontlinehealth.com.au quoting the reference number above.
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Consultant
tvockler@frontlinehealth.com.au
Reference number: 213615
Profession:Healthcare & MedicalNursing - Management
Company: Frontline Health Melbourne
Date posted: 23rd Sep, 2025
Required Skill Profession
Healthcare Diagnosing Or Treating Practitioners
📌 Assistant Nurse Unit Manager or NUM Cardiac or Scrub Scout
🏢 Frontline Health Melbourne
📍 Knoxfield