Associate Unit Manager

• Location: Multiple Western Health sites
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until June 2027)
• Salary:  ANUM Year 1/2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and values driven Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to provide leadership within our Reproductive Choices (abortion care) service.

This is a pivotal role for an experienced Women’s Health Nurse/Midwife who is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, person-centred abortion care within a supportive and multidisciplinary environment. The Reproductive Choices Service provides medical and surgical abortions and works closely with medical, social work, nursing and admin staff. The ideal candidate will have experience discussing options and caring for patients seeking termination.

Key responsibilities:

As an ANUM, or Associate Unit Manager (AUM), you will:

• Support the operational, clinical and professional leadership of the service.
• Ensure high quality care, guide and mentor staff, and contribute to service development across the Women’s Health program.
• Assist in managing the nursing and related resources
• Act as a role model in setting the clinical standards
• Assume the responsibilities and authority of the Operations Manager in their absence
• Play a key role in supporting abortion care pathways – the AUM must provide evidence-based knowledge to the termination of pregnancy service within women’s health across Western Health

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent clinical experience
• Demonstrated skills in Women’s Health nursing
• Strong leadership and management capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to safe, high-quality, person-centred abortion care
• Experience within Women’s Health
• Valid Australian working rights
• Strong preference for previous abortion or sexual health clinical experience

Click here for the Position Description.

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 providing Best nursing Care in Women’s Health, 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 24 April 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kathleen Murphy (Operations Manager – Women’s Health) via Kathleen.Murphy@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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