About the role The Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit is responsible for leading, managing and coordinating multidisciplinary staff to provide high quality integrated mental health acute inpatient services. Working in partnership with the psychiatrists and senior staff, this position will oversee all clinical and operational aspects of the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit (MHAIU) ensuring the provision of high quality, safe, evidenced based consumer care. This role promotes clinical leadership, whilst ensuring adherence to the relevant legislative and recovery orientated frameworks. The Nurse Unit manager promotes leadership for staff within the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit, both operationally and strategically. Position overview Full-time (40 hours per week, with monthly ADO), Fixed term position for 4 months. Warrnambool Campus $123,458.40 per annum, plus superannuation What you bring The successful applicant will have the ability to demonstrate excellent skills and experience in mental health services, including a proven ability to lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team. Working as part of a collaborative and highly skilled leadership and management team, you would bring excellent verbal and written communication skills, a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of legislation, regulation and contemporary practice is a must. Appropriate tertiary qualifications, AHPRA Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a registered nurse; and Completion of either Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Masters of Mental Health Nursing (or other relevant Post Graduate Course) required; or completion of a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program; and At least 5 years' experience in the provision of mental health services. Qualifications in Business or management would be advantageous What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as: Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions; Regional mental health workforce incentive grant; Internal and external professional development opportunities; Ongoing clinical supervision; A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs; Excellent terms and conditions of employment. Who we are As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here. SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status. SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast. To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/ How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Wednesday, 26 November 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: Police Record Check Employee Working with Children's Check Current Immunisation status Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au
