Associate Nurse Unit Manager- Acute Services
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Classification - ANUM Year 1 or Year 2 depending on experience
Job Category - ANUM / Acute
Req Id - 4719
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
- Nursing/Midwifery
- Aged Care
- Medical
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Support Services
About the role
ASSOCIATE NURSE UNIT MANAGER – Acute Services
Parental Leave Replacement until 23/06/2026
48 hours per fortnight
Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
Colac Area Health currently has an opportunity for ANUM’s to join our Acute Services Team.
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager is a valued member of the Nurse Leadership team promoting a values based organisation culture.
The role provides support to the Nurse Unit Manager role and is responsible for promoting a high standard of professional practice, whilst ensuring the provision of effective clinical and organisational services.
What’s required?
Essential:
- A current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Recent ANUM experience in a Medical and Surgical ward.
- Exposure to the interpretation and application of awards and industrial agreements
- Computer literacy particularly in Microsoft office software
- Ability to organise work in a systemic accurate and timely manner and be flexible in a changing environment
- Professional, friendly and a team player disposition, who is capable of representing the department and organisation effectively
- Demonstrated skills in leadership and teamwork
- Demonstrated ability to manage emergency situations
Desirable:
- Current competency in defibrillation or ALS or equivalent
- IV cannulation
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or working toward same
- Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience including Management experience
Benefits working with us
Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
- Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
- Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
- Active Social Club
- Extensive professional development and continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are 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.
To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Bridget Robb
Email: brobb.@cah.vic.gov.au
Phone: 0352325 312
Application closing date: Thursday 11th September 2025
Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.