Associate Nurse Unit Manager | RPN3 | McKellar Mental Health & Wellbeing Unit
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 64
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 6878
- Extend your career with one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive regional health services
- Work in a new facility with ample parking and easy access from Melbourne
- Enjoy ongoing training and professional development in a supportive work environment
- Be part of a positive, high-performing team with an excellent culture
- Fantastic permanent part-time opportunity available (64 hours per fortnight) – apply now!
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS)
MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.
Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.
MHDAS is entering a new phase of co-design of our service system with people who access our services and our wider community. This will build on our nationally recognized unique cultural approach to the challenges of recovery oriented service delivery to redesign our service system.
About the facility
Barwon Health's major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
Barwon Heath’s Mental Health Drugs & Alcohol Services are actively building upon our nationally recognised reputation for innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are consumer centred, accessible and family inclusive. In response to the Royal Commission, a 16 bed Older Adult Acute Mental Health is nearing completion in North Geelong.
This new purpose built facility has a co-designed model of care that is recovery oriented and trauma informed. It will provide clinical inpatient care for consumers aged 50 years+ with acute and sub-acute needs, with onsite facilities for outpatient appointments.
About the Role
To provide high quality, best practice direct delivery of psychiatric treatment and care to consumers within the McKellar Mental Health & Wellbeing Centre; as part of a multidisciplinary team which operates within a holistic Recovery Based Model. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) will provide co-ordination, leadership and supervision of staff in the daily operations of the unit. The position will include some rotation to nightshift depending on service requirements.
Clinical
- Practice using a new model of care reflecting the Royal Commission’s recommendations
- Provide assessment and continuing care to consumers with a serious mental disorder
- Work with least restrictive practices, providing therapeutic engagement to consumers
Leadership
- Provide co-ordination, leadership and supervision of staff in the daily operations of the unit
- Educate, guide and supervise student nurses as required
- Act up as the NUM during short periods of absence and as required
Team
- Join a multidisciplinary staffing profile, operating within a holistic Recovery Based Model
- Enhance communication channels with other teams to encourage seamless service delivery
- Positions includes some rotation to nightshift depending on service requirements
About the culture
At Barwon Health you will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.
This is a new service within the established Mental Health Acute Intervention Services team. The team strives for a positive working environment and culture for staff. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values; respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
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Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
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Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
About Geelong - Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
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Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
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Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
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Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
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Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
We encourage applications from:
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
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LGBTIQA+ community members
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People of all gender identities
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People with disability
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Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Jessica Lewis | Nurse unit manager | McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Unit
Email: jessica.lewis@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: 0402 545 005
Application closing date: 21st, January 2026
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.
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