Nurse Unit Manager, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit

An exciting opportunity has come up for clinician interested in leading a dynamic, research focused Child and Youth Inpatient Unit as the NUM level 3. Brolga is part of the Child and Youth Mental Health Service at Northern Sydney Local Health District. The position is part of a supportive CYMHS executive team and sits on various committee for strategic planning of the service giving the candidate great opportunities for leadership growth and development.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $2,968.20 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ681442

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Brolga is situated at Hornsby Hospital site.

What You'll Be Doing

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) will manage a unit or ward in order to provide a quality standard of care to NSLHD Patients.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

Registered Nurse-Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) AND Relevant management tertiary qualification OR equivalent work experience, OR a combination of study and work experience; and demonstrated commitment to professional development.Demonstrated experience and expertise in child and adolescent mental health care, including the provision of evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Family Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, together with the ability to lead, manage and support a multidisciplinary clinical team.Demonstrated experience in leading change and implementing new service delivery models within established services, supported by a strong understanding of adolescent inpatient mental health models of care.

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For role related queries or questions contact Ayisha Chitakunye on Ayisha.Chitakunye@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 8877 4049

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 08 September 2026