Salary: ANUM Year 1/2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available in the Lower West Ward — Acute Surgical Ward leadership team at Williamstown Hospital.
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) fulfills the roles and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse, demonstrating the expert knowledge and skills while assuming a prominent management focus in the ward/unit.
The ANUM is an integral member of the ward/unit management team, assisting the Nurse Unit Manager in the course of their duties to ensure provision of nursing care that is excellent in quality and consistently centered while achieving effective operational management of the clinical environment.
Key responsibilities
The ANUM assists in managing the nursing and related resources available to the ward/unit, acts as a role model in setting the clinical standards and achieving high quality evidence-based nursing care, fosters the development of cooperative professional relationships with the multidisciplinary health care team, and facilitates a working environment which provides professional development and job satisfaction for all employees.
The ANUM assumes the responsibilities and authority of the Nurse Unit Manager in their absence and as such is able to assume the administrative operation of the ward/unit.
The ANUM will contribute to providing quality health and well-being services for our consumers demonstrating competent to expert behaviors across the five domains of leadership, research, evidence-based practice, education & learning and clinical expertise as identified in the Western Health Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Framework.
About you
We are looking for someone with the following qualities for this exciting opportunity:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
* Possess relevant Post Graduate qualification or relevant clinical experience
* Demonstrate skills in the relevant nursing specialty
* Demonstrate effective management skills appropriate to the Associate Nurse Unit Manager role
* Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal
* Possess well‑highly developed interpersonal skills including conflict resolution strategies
* Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and human resource procedures
* Be innovative, resourceful and adaptable to change
* A commitment to high quality, safe and person‑centered care
* Hold a relevant management post graduate qualification or be working towards same (desirable)
Position Description
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.
Compensation and benefits
* Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
* Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
* Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
* Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
* Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
* Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
* Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
* Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
* Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
* Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
* Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about this leadership role, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the "Employee Login" via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 28 January 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Suma Palatty (Nurse Unit Manager - Lower West Ward) via
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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