Nurse Unit Manager Cancer & Wellness

• Part Time Ongoing Contract
• 40 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute sub-acute aged care and community services.

Lead with purpose and make a difference in cancer care across our community.

Northeast Health Wangaratta is seeking an experienced and passionate Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide operational leadership governance and strategic management across our Cancer & Wellness programs.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse service delivering inpatient outpatient and community-based care through the Day Oncology Unit Breast & Gynaecological Nursing Prostate & Lung Nursing and Stomal Therapy services.

As NUM you will provide strong clinical leadership support high-quality patient-centred care and ensure practice aligns with professional standards NHW values the Nursing & Midwifery Capability Framework and organisational goals.

If you are an experienced nursing leader who is passionate about cancer care service excellence and supporting your team to thrive we would love to hear from you.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks picturesque small towns award winning restaurants wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike mountain bike and ski in the mountains paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• successful applicant will benefit from:
  • Competitive remuneration novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
  • 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
  • Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
  • Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
  • Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
  • Social Club Benefits
  • Support for our diverse workforce

  Applying for the role:

  • Enquiries can be made with Jason OKeeffe on (03)
  • Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
  • A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
  • Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
  • To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
  • Applications close Sunday 30th of August 2026

  NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies

  If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on (03)