Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Allawah)

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Yarrawonga Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our Residential Aged Care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse ready to step into a leadership role supporting the Nurse Unit Manager to deliver high-quality person-centred care while leading and mentoring a dedicated clinical team.

As the ANUM you will provide clinical leadership and operational support across Residential Services coordinating safe effective care and acting in charge of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes a positive team culture and compliance with Aged Care Standards.

• Support the Nurse Unit Manager in the day-to-day leadership and management of Residential Services.
• Coordinate safe high-quality person-centred care and oversee clinical operations on each shift.
• Act as Nurse Unit Manager during periods of leave or absence.
• Provide leadership mentoring and clinical support to nursing staff.
• Promote continuous quality improvement risk management and compliance with Aged Care Standards.
• Collaborate with residents families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible care outcomes.
• Contribute to staff education orientation and professional development.

You will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 35 years clinical nursing experience preferably in aged care.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to coordinate clinical teams.
• Strong communication problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Sound knowledge of Aged Care Standards accreditation requirements and person-centred care.
• A commitment to continuous improvement quality and safe care.

Management qualifications or leadership training along with palliative care experience will be highly regarded.

At Yarrawonga Health youll join a supportive and collaborative team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We offer:

• Professional development and leadership development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of older people.
• An exceptional regional lifestyle on the banks of the Murray River.

Yarrawonga Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from all backgrounds.

Yarrawonga Health is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all cultures abilities backgrounds identities and experiences including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTQIA individuals people with disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels safe respected and empowered to contribute.

All employment with Yarrawonga Health is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check and Victorian Employee Working with Childrens Check.

More Information:

For more information regarding the role contact: Emma Williamson Nurse Unit Manager via email on

All employment with Yarrawonga Health is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check NDIS Worker Screening Check and Victorian Employee Working with Childrens Check if required.

All healthcare workers are required to have mandatory evidence of vaccination will be required prior to commencement.

Application Close: 21st August 2026

All applications are to be submitted via Yarrawonga Healths website Yarrawonga Health Careers.

Please submit your application including a cover letter resume and responses to the key selection criteria found in the position description.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details of the role.