Palliative Care Nurse Unit Manager Lvl 2 - Location Negotiable Across MLHD

Nurse Unit Manager - Palliative Care.    
 

Requisition ID: REQ628295
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager - Level 2
Location: Site Negotiable across MLHD 
Remuneration: $137,104.41 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Hours per week: 20 
Applications Close: 21 January 2026

Guiding teams, empowering patients, and championing Palliative Care.

The Murrumbidgee Local Health Service(MLHD) Specialist Palliative Care Service, is a community-based service proudly led by experienced nurses, and allied health team. The service provides comprehensive end of life and palliative care to patients with an advanced and life limiting illness and in-reach consultation to MLHD Health Services and Residential Aged Care facilities.

About the Opportunity

As the Palliative care Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) Level 2, you will lead all aspects of unit management, patient care, and nursing staff within  your area. You will ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care while optimising resources and supporting a collaborative, skilled workforce. This senior role encompasses service coordination, staff leadership, and strategic oversight beyond the scope of Level 1 management, providing opportunities to shape practice and drive improvements across the service.

About you

As the Nursing Unit Manager, our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current authority to practice unrestricted as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Lead a team of nursing and midwifery staff, providing clinical, operational, and staff management at a senior level
• Oversee strategic planning, workforce management, and resource allocation to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality care
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and motivated team culture
• Promote patient-centred care and continuous improvement through adherence to safety, quality, and evidence-based practice standards

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About Us

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.

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 Sophie Absolon at Sophie.Absolon@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 4 application questions.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.