Nurse Unit Manager - Children's Ward

About the Role

Closing Date: 21/06/2026

Nurse Unit Manager - Children's Ward 

An exciting leadership opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate Nurse Unit Manager to lead our dedicated Paediatrics Team. The Paediatrics Unit is a 16 bed department providing comprehensive day to day for medical and surgical across a diverse and rewarding clinical environment. 

The role is ideally suited to a contemporary nursing leader with extenstive paediatric experience, highly developed clinical knowledge and expertise, and a strong commitment to delivering safe, high quality, family-centred care. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership capability, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to inspire and support teams in delivering excellence in paediatric care. You will guide the team, ensuring integrated, culturally safe, and responsive care that delivers positive outcomes for children and their families.

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity. 

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Minimum five years Post Graduate relevant nursing experience and Post Graduate Paediatric and or Management and Leadership qualifications
• High level operational and management experience within the health care setting with proven ability to think strategically and deliver objectives into tangible outcomes 
• Demonstrated ability to organise and motivate staff
• Demonstrated ability to foster productive interspersonal relationships 
• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills

Employment Type: This is a fulltime opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Julie Wright at julie.wright@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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