Nurse Unit Manager

About the work unit:

The Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AAMHIU) is a 38-bed acute inpatient service located at Townsville University Hospital. The unit provides compassionate, short-term intensive treatment and support for individuals experiencing acute episodes of mental illness, offering a supportive environment focused on recovery, stabilisation, and wellbeing when more intensive support is required.

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $140,632 to $152,685 p.a. (NG7)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

As the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) within AAMHIU you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the ward.  Your will oversee staffing, budgets, and operational planning while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, trauma informed, and recovery-oriented care in line with relevant legislation and standards.

As the NUM you will have the opportunity to provide strategic and clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team, support workforce development and drives quality improvement initiatives, manages risk, and fosters a positive team culture to optimise patient outcomes and service effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable)
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Meaghan Trovato on (07) 4433 5415.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV689875

Applications close: Monday, 14 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.