Nursing Unit Manager - Level 1

Requisition ID: REQ651835
Employment Type: Temporary Full time (until May 2027)
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager - Level 1
Location: Tumut
Remuneration: $130,905.60 pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38 
Applications Close: 29 April 2026

Make your mark in rural health, help lead the way Tumut.

Nestled at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, Tumut offers the perfect balance of lifestyle and career. Enjoy a relaxed country pace with stunning natural surrounds, vibrant cafés, local shops, and a welcoming community. From riverside walks along the Tumut River to weekends exploring national parks and Blowering Dam, it’s an ideal place to recharge while making a real impact in healthcare. Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes’ drive from Sydney, 4 hours 30 minutes’ drive from Melbourne 2 hours 30 minutes’ drive from Canberra, and 1 hour 15 minutes’ drive to Wagga where you can catch a plane or train.

About the Opportunity

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of nursing services at Tumut Hospital. In managing your nursing team, you will take a proactive role in overseeing and driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen service delivery and achieve improved health outcomes for patients and residents.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will:

• Coordinate and liaise with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient and resident care.
• Oversee discharge planning, support services, and daily operations to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Implement hospital policies, communicate key information, and maintain environmental and equipment safety.
• Lead, mentor, and roster nursing staff to support professional growth and optimal workforce management.
• Drive the development and implementation of nursing practices that meet evolving patient, resident and community needs.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current authority to practice unrestricted as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a healthcare setting or working towards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Dean Marchioni - Cluster Manager via Dean.Marchioni@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

To complete your application, we will require a current CV, application letter and responses to application questions.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.  If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.