Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Corangamarah
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - up to 64
Classification - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 : ANUM Year 1/Year 2
Job Category - ANUM / Corangamarah
Req Id - 10175
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Up to 64 hours per fortnight
Join Our Team
An exciting opportunity exists to join Colac Area Health as a Associate Nurse Unit Manger within the Corangamarah team.
In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality services and support positive outcomes for our patients, residents, clients, staff, and community. Working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, you will provide professional expertise, coordination, and support while contributing to continuous improvement and service excellence.
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne at the gateway to the stunning Otway Ranges, Great Ocean Road and Surf Coast, Colac Area Health (CAH) provides integrated healthcare services to more than 30,000 people across Colac Otway, Corangamite and Surf Coast Shires.
With more than 500 employees, CAH delivers a broad range of services including:
- Acute and Medical Services
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Aged Care Services
- Community and Allied Health Services
- Corporate Services
- Support Services
At Colac Area Health, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and creating a workplace where our staff can thrive.
About the Role
Reporting to Nurse Unit Manager you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of services within the Corangamarah 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.
At Corangamarah Aged Care Facility, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our residents in an environment that has modern, well-equipped facilities. Nestled in the heart of Colac, our team creates a warm, supportive environment where both residents and staff thrive. As part of the Colac Area Health family, we’re committed to providing excellent care while embracing new and innovative approaches to aged care. We believe that working with us is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives!
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery, maintain high professional standards, and contribute to organisational priorities and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor and encourage a high standard of care provision by nursing staff.
- Identification of clinical situations that require urgent medical intervention.
- Supervise, plan, implement, evaluate and document outcomes of nursing practice within the clinical area. Liaise with other health professionals to achieve optimal outcomes of holistic care.
- Supervise the standard of care provided by all nurses and students on placement within the department.
- Assist in the orientation and supervision of new staff/students on placement.
- Work as an effective team member.
About You
You are a motivated and proactive professional with excellent organisational and communication skills. You enjoy working collaboratively, thrive in a dynamic environment, and take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Current AHPRA Registered Nurse Registration.
- Current nursing experience in relevant clinical area.
- Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience including management experience.
- Computer literacy particularly in Microsoft office software.
- Ability to organise work in a systematic way, 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.
- Current, employee Working With Children Check required for the duration of employment.
- Satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check.
- Current competency in defibrillation or ALS equivalent.
Desirable:
- IV cannulation.
- Tertiary qualifications or working toward same.
Why Join Colac Area Health?
We value our people and offer a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and work-life balance.
Benefits Include
- Comprehensive organisational orientation and department induction.
- Attractive salary packaging benefits.
- Ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Active Social Club.
- Access to research support through the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre.
- A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture.
To learn more about our vibrant community and region, visit Discover Colac Otway.
Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety
Colac Area Health celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and individuals of all ages, identities, and experiences.
Colac Area Health is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people and proudly upholds the Victorian Child Safe Standards. National Criminal Record Checks and Working With Children Checks (WWCC) are required to be submitted on request through the recruitment process. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process to support equitable participation.
Apply Now
To apply, visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
Join Colac Area Health and help make a positive difference in the lives of our community.
This role requires you to provide evidence of the current influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Tegan Mortimer and Stacey Phair
Email: tegan.mortimer@cah.vic.gov.au or sphair@cah.vic.gov.au
Phone: 0456 949 040
Application closing date: Tuesday 24 November 2026.
Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site here or 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.