Role Details
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
The Nursing Services and Productivity at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your Opportunity
Nursing Services and Productivity has evolved to become the centralised nursing recruitment hub for Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS) and is currently in the embed phase of its change management journey. This strategic role provides leadership, operational oversight, and human resource management aligned with contemporary standards and best practice across nursing services.
About The Team
The Nursing and Midwifery Resources Team plays a pivotal role in driving organisational and strategic outcomes across the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS). With a dedicated focus on workforce planning and optimisation, the team collaborates closely with key stakeholders to ensure the nursing and midwifery workforce is aligned with the evolving needs of patients, staff, and the broader organisation.
At the heart of the unit's operations is a centralised recruitment hub, responsible for the end-to-end coordination of all base-grade nursing and midwifery positions—including AIN, SIN, EN, ENAS, RN, and RM roles. Leveraging advanced IT systems and strategic engagement, the Hub streamlines recruitment and onboarding processes to deliver a seamless, efficient, and responsive experience for applicants and hiring managers alike.
The unit consists of the Assistant Director of Nursing & Midwifery, Nurse Unit Manager, Associate Nurse Unit Manager and administration officer support. The nursing services team also works closely with the Nurse Manager Resources and Productivity (BPF).
About Our Hospital And Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some Of Our Great Advantages On Offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Occupational group Health - Nursing
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