Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - Staffing and Allocations - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ684966
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $150,816.94 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 23/08/26
Contact: Donna Boman - Nursing Workforce Manager on (02) 8738 8153 or via donna.boman@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
In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient and patient-centred staffing outcomes across Liverpool Hospital by combining strong organisational skills, attention to detail and effective stakeholder engagement.
- Build and maintain effective communication with Nurse Unit Managers, clinical leaders and workforce teams to support operational requirements.
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail when managing staffing allocations
- Utilise strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment.
- Collaborate with NUMs and multidisciplinary stakeholders to achieve equitable staffing solutions that support quality patient care and positive workforce outcomes.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are seeking a highly organised and collaborative nursing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting safe staffing outcomes and quality patient care.
- Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to accurately manage staffing allocations, workforce information and competing priorities.
- Strong active listening skills, enabling you to understand ward needs, respond to workforce challenges and support effective decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
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) with relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
- Describe a time when you were responsible for managing staffing shortages or unexpected changes to workforce requirements. How did you assess the situation, prioritise resources, and ensure safe patient care while maintaining an appropriate skill mix
Provide an example of a time when you had to manage competing priorities and negotiate staffing solutions with multiple stakeholders, such as Nursing Unit Managers, clinicians, or executive staff. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?
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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 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
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.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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