Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2) - 5E Surgical Specialties - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ633765
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $137,104.41 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2)
Applications close: 01/02/2026
Contact: Melissa Wakefield - 0419 648 993 | Melissa.Wakefield@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
- Lead a high‑performing surgical ward within one of NSW’s major trauma and principal referral centres.
- Shape clinical excellence across diverse specialties including ENT, head and neck surgery, ophthalmology, urology, trauma, and complex general surgery.
- Drive advanced neurosurgical and plastics care in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment.
- Influence patient outcomes through strong multidisciplinary collaboration across ENT, head and neck, ophthalmology and complex general surgery specialities.
- Optimise ward operations, patient flow, and staffing to ensure safe, efficient care delivery.
- Champion evidence‑based practice, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
- Contribute to strategic planning and service development within the SWSLHD surgical stream.
- Grow your leadership career within a supportive, progressive, and highly specialised surgical service.
Are You the Right Fit?
- Advanced clinical expertise and proven leadership experience in acute surgical settings
- Strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and high performing team culture
- Ability to lead confidently in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment
- Passion for developing staff through coaching, mentoring, and supportive leadership
- Drive to innovate, problem solve, and elevate standards of care across complex surgical pathways
- Dedication to delivering exceptional patient centred care in a specialised surgical ward
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Can you share a specific example from your career where you successfully led and managed a team in a high-acuity surgical environment and, explain how those experiences have shaped your interest in stepping into this Nurse Unit Manager role of the Surgical Speciality ward.
- Can you describe a time when you had to balance patient safety, staffing challenges, and high patient acuity, what strategies did you use to optimise outcomes?
- What initiatives would you prioritise to enhance quality improvement and service growth in a specialised surgical ward managing ENT, Urology and Head and Neck patients?
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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