Nurse Unit Manager - The Willows

About the Role

Closing Date:  15th July 2026

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments 
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) – The Willows Community Care Unit, Beechworth

Lead the future of Mental Health Care in a unique regional setting

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse leader ready to make a lasting impact? An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and dynamic Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to join The Willows Community Care Unit in Beechworth as a valued member of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team.

In this influential leadership role, you will play a pivotal part in the planning and redevelopment of the service while fostering a positive, high-performing culture that supports both staff and consumers. You will lead and inspire a diverse multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based, recovery-oriented, person-centred care that achieves outstanding outcomes for consumers and their families.

This is your opportunity to drive innovation, champion recovery principles, and shape the future of mental health services within a supportive and progressive organisation.

About You

To be successful in this rewarding role, you will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with qualifications and experience in Mental Health Nursing.
• Postgraduate qualifications in nursing, management, or a related discipline.
• A strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice and the complex care needs of people experiencing acute and enduring mental illness.
• Proven experience in budget management, resource allocation, and developing innovative solutions to achieve quality outcomes while maintaining financial sustainability.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate programs and services.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in change management, service development, and leading teams through transformation.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary trends, best practice approaches, and emerging developments in mental health recovery and service delivery.

Why Join Us?

At The Willows, you'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful change, support staff development, and contribute to a service that genuinely improves the lives of people experiencing mental illness. You'll be part of an organisation committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and recovery-focused care within the beautiful and historic community of Beechworth.
If you are a strategic and compassionate leader with a passion for mental health and service excellence, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of care at The Willows.

Employment Type: This is a permanent full time opportunity

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact David Kidd at David.kidd@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.

Mental Health Services at Albury Wodonga Health

AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.

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. 

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.

Join our Talent Community

Not the right role for you?  Let us know what you’re seeking! 
We’d love you to join our Talent Community so our team can connect with you about other opportunities.  To register your details, click Join our Team