Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - Mental Health Inpatient Unit - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ664348
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2: $146,423.50 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Campbelltown Mental Health
Applications close: 07/06/2026
Contact: Steven Dunn on Steven.Dunn1@health.nsw.gov.au|( 02) 4634 4225
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
Join South Western Sydney Local Health District’s Mental Health Service as a Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2) within the Older Persons Mental Health Unit at Campbelltown Hospital. In this key leadership role, you will have the opportunity to shape and deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care for older consumers while leading a skilled multidisciplinary team. You will influence clinical and operational outcomes by guiding service delivery, contributing to the development of models of care and driving innovation and continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to strengthen mental health services across the district while being supported to grow and develop as a leader in an organisation committed to its vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and are seeking a new challenge, click apply now!
Are You the Right Fit?
You are a compassionate and experienced nursing leader who is committed to delivering safe, high‑quality care and supporting positive outcomes for consumers and staff. You bring strong leadership skills, sound clinical knowledge and the ability to manage all aspects of a unit environment, including patient care coordination, workforce management and resource allocation. You are innovative and resilient, willing to challenge existing practices and contribute to the development of patient‑focused models of care in collaboration with clinicians and stakeholders. You foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, and you lead by example to support a safe and supportive team environment. You are also committed to your own professional growth and value opportunities for ongoing learning, mentorship and leadership development within a dynamic mental health service.
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.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
- Demonstrated senior nursing experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in an acute mental health inpatient unit.
- Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of an inpatient mental health unit are managed to provide safe, compassionate,quality care that is culturally responsiveness
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and manage conflicts and performance issues when they arise
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the management of an inpatient mental health unit and the delivery of evidenced based nursing care
Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in an inpatient mental health unit
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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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 SWSLHDJobs@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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