Nursing Unit Manager, Mental Health Acute Care Team Brookvale

Exciting Leadership and management opportunity in fast paced community mental health team

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 May 2027 (with the possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $2,968.20 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ686062

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

Brookvale Community Health Centre.

What You'll Be Doing

Line Managing a multidisciplinary mental health team offering crisis mental health support to the local community

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 ability to lead manage and support a team in a dynamic fast paced mental health environment.Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Applications, roster management systems and electronic medical records.Demonstrated knowledge and experience in change management and working with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Tanner on elizabeth.tanner1@health.nsw.gov.au

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: 26 August 2026