Have you been carrying the weight, quietly holding it all together — and wondering if it's time you led from the front, not the sidelines?Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Mental Health (Regional VIC)
Permanent Part-Time | 64 hrs per fortnight | $91,375–$94,480 p.a. + super (pro rata)
This isn't just another Associate Nurse Unit Manager job.
This is a chance to lead mental health care in a way that's steady, kind, and actually backed by people who care.
We're looking for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Mental Health to help shape a secure inpatient unit in regional Victoria.
Not because the job is hard to fill — but because we're not just looking for a checklist. We're looking for someone whose leadership is felt, not just listed.
What makes this worth your next step:
* Permanent part-time (64 hours/fortnight) for real work-life steadiness
* $91,375–$94,480 + super + salary packaging (pro rata)
* ADO every 4 weeks + PD support + inclusive, education-focused culture
* Shift leadership with a team that wants to grow together
* Regional lifestyle (you can breathe again — literally and figuratively)
What you'll actually be doing:
* Running the show when your NUM's not there — and guiding the team when they are
* Allocating shifts and making calls that keep care safe, calm, and clear
* Supporting a mix of mental health clinicians across disciplines
* Mentoring new staff and students (they'll remember how you made them feel)
* Being the kind of clinical lead others trust when things get tough
You're probably already doing this, but without the title:
* You're a Registered Nurse with postgrad mental health credentials (or equivalent)
* You've got at least 2 years' recent mental health experience
* You make solid clinical decisions without ego
* You've got team-building instincts and emotional intelligence that matter more than buzzwords
* You want to work somewhere where the policies don't just sit in binders
Apply if this feels like your kind of leadership
Don't wait for someone to tap you on the shoulder. Step into the leadership you've already been doing.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity and social inclusion. They encourage applications from people of diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disabilities, and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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* Simply send your CV - we'll respond within 24 hours
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* Fast-track application process for qualified candidates
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