Associate Nurse Unit Manager
- Location: Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Part-Time (32 hours/week), Ongoing
- Salary: ANUM Year 1/2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the Role:
Significant investment in Western Health has seen the opening of the new Adult and Paediatric Emergency Departments, Fast-Track services, Short Stay Unit, Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Hub and Rapid Assessment Discharge Unit in Sunshine Hospital. You may also be aware of the $1.5 billion construction of the new Footscray Hospital.
We have increased team sizes across all areas of the newly expanded Emergency Department. This has allowed us to maintain our highly supportive environment and culture, offering a wide range of initiatives to make it the best place to work! This growth has created new vacancies for Emergency Department Associate Nurse Unit Managers (ANUMs) to join our team of multidisciplinary professionals.
We are looking to offer permanent ANUM positions rotating within the Sunshine Emergency Department with the expectation that the successful applicant would also work in all other ANUM roles across the entire ED when required.
How would you like to not only be a part of but to grow and shape the new departments and services culture?
Western Health Benefits:
- ED presentations with interesting case mix and acuity
- Real career advancement opportunities within the Sunshine Senior Nursing Leadership Team
- Be part of a strong ANUM Leadership Team
- You will be fully supported in your orientation to all ANUM roles within Sunshine ED
- Salary packaging (potentially reducing your tax and maximise your net salary)
- Quality professional development opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) as a collaborative leadership team
- Plan, implement, evaluate and maintain a modern, innovative model of care
- Act as the professional and clinical role model
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team
About You:
- Current Emergency Department nursing experience
- Post graduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing - Emergency
- At least 3 years of adult and paediatric nursing experience
- Previous experience as an ED ANUM or Nurse In Charge (desirable)
- Post graduate qualifications in other acute nursing specialities (desirable)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
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Closing date: 11:59pm on 4 February 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Chris Poropat via Chris.Poropat@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.