Associate Nurse Unit Manager

• Location: Dame Phyllis Frost Centre
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Part Time (32 hours/week)
• Salary: ANUM Year 1 to Year 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) demonstrates expert knowledge and skills while assuming a prominent management focus of the service. The ANUM is an integral member of the clinical management team, assisting the Nurse Unit Manager in the course of their duties to ensure provision of nursing care that is excellent in quality and consistently patient-centred while achieving effective operational management of the clinical environment.

The ANUM assists in managing the nursing and related resources available to the service, acts as a role model in setting the clinical standards and achieving high quality evidence-based nursing care, fosters the development of cooperative professional relationships with the multidisciplinary health care team, and facilitates a working environment which provides professional development and job satisfaction for all employees.

About you: 

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing qualification or equivalent
• Registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
• Possess a relevant Post Graduate qualification or relevant clinical experience
• Demonstrate skills in the relevant nursing/midwifery specialty
• Demonstrate effective management skills appropriate to the Associate Nurse Unit Manager role
• Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal

About the department:

Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) is a correctional facility for women located in Ravenhall in Melbourne’s west. DPFC is operated by Corrections Victoria and provides maximum, medium and minimum-security accommodation for female prisoners which includes women on remand and those currently serving sentences. At present, the prison can accommodate 572 women, this includes a 20-bed specialist mental health inpatient facility operated by Forensicare.

On the 1st of July 2023, Western Health became responsible for the provision of primary healthcare to women throughout their prison stay at DPFC, this will include but is not limited to:

• Primary Care e.g. General Practitioner, women's health, minor procedures
• Primary mental healthcare
• Population health
• Dental services
• Advanced care planning
• Medication management
• Diagnostic services – radiology and pathology
• Allied health services
• Medical aids and equipment
• Access to specialist services in the community
• Tailored health responses for priority groups

The quality and standard of health care provided to women undergoing a custodial sentence must be to the same standard as that provided in the community through the public health system. Western Health will work with external service providers to ensure this is upheld for the women of DPFC

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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? 

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centred care, leadership, and improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Closing date: 11:59pm on 7 May 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Tim Dorey via Tim.Dorey@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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. 

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