Nursing Unit Manager Lvl 1

🌍 Lead community-based school immunisation services across Western Sydney
👥 Manage and support multidisciplinary nursing teams in the community
🛡️ Drive quality, safety and vaccination uptake for young people
 

Manage and coordinate school immunisation services, lead nursing teams, and strengthen vaccination outcomes for young people across Western Sydney.
 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $130,905.59 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working
Cumberland Hospital sits within Western Sydney Local Health District and plays a vital role in delivering community-focused health services that improve population health outcomes.

You will be joining a dedicated Public Health and Immunisation team committed to delivering safe, culturally responsive and high-quality care to diverse communities.

·       Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

·       Strong focus on community health and prevention

·       Opportunities to lead and influence service delivery

·       Collaboration with schools, health professionals and community partners

·       Commitment to quality improvement and best practice

What you'll be doing 
In this leadership role, you will coordinate and manage the delivery of the NSW School Vaccination Program, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality immunisation services across Western Sydney.

·       Coordinate and oversee school vaccination clinics across all high schools in the district

·       Lead, supervise and support nursing staff, including rostering, performance management and professional development

·       Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, cold chain management and clinical governance requirements

·       Liaise with schools, health disciplines and external agencies to support effective clinic delivery

·       Contribute to public health initiatives, including high-risk and targeted vaccination programs

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

·       Registration in line with Award requirements: Current Registration as a Registered Nurses with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 

Selection Criteria: 

1.     Authorisation as a Nurse Immuniser including demonstrated knowledge of current immunisation policy and practice with recent clinical experience in the NSW School Vaccination Program.

2.     Demonstrated ability in staff rostering and school clinic bookings.

3.     Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with the public, Health Professionals, Schools and other stakeholders external to the Public Health Unit.

4.     Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership or management, with a commitment to professional development.

5.     Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams.

6.     Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and build a cohesive team with excellent communication, negotiation, liaison, interpersonal and problem solving skills.

7.     Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience in procedure development.

8.     NSW Class C Drivers license and willingness to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ632959
Applications Close: 22^nd February 2026

Need more information?

·       Find out more about applying for this position.

·       Review the detailed Position Description insights into role requirements and criteria.

·       Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

·       For inquiries about the role, contact Sarah Wood at Sarah.Wood8@health.nsw.gov.au.