After Hours Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 1) - Mental Health Services - Casual

Requisition ID: REQ697830

Employment Type: Casual, up to 38 hours . Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration: $72.62 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Campbelltown, Liverpool, and Bankstown Hospital

Applications close: 25/10/26

Contact: Nicole Tha - MH Demand Nurse Manager on 0476 859 153 | Nicole.Tha@health.NSW.gov.au

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Make a meaningful difference when it matters most. Join Mental Health Services as an After Hours Nurse Unit Manager and provide leadership, clinical oversight and operational support during evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays, helping ensure consumers receive safe, responsive and recovery-oriented care when they need it most.

• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and community mental health settings to achieve positive consumer outcomes.
• Provide clinical leadership and service coordination, facilitating timely decision-making and continuity of care during after-hours periods.
• Foster a safe, supportive and recovery-focused environment for consumers, carers and staff.
• Develop and strengthen your leadership capabilities within a large and diverse Mental Health Service, working collaboratively with managers, clinicians and key stakeholders.
• Join a compassionate and inclusive team committed to person-centred care, professional development and continuous service improvement.
  
  

Are You the Right Fit?

We are seeking a motivated and confident mental health nursing leader who thrives in a dynamic after-hours environment. You will bring strong operational and clinical leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality,patient-centred care while supporting staff and service performance across Mental Health Services.

• Demonstrated experience in a Nurse Unit Manager, Team Manager, or Acting After Hours Nurse Unit Manager leadership role.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to coordinate staffing resources and manage rostering requirements within a complex healthcare environment.
• Experience participating in hospital-wide operations, patient flow initiatives, quality improvement activities, and clinical governance processes.
• Understanding of key performance indicators, including Length of Stay (LOS), Discharge by Midday, bed occupancy, incident management, and restrictive practices
  
  

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
• Outline the skills, knowledge and experience that make you a strong candidate for this role. Include examples of your experience leading staff, managing services, and delivering high-quality patient care.
• Discuss how your leadership style, communication skills and experience will add value to South Western Sydney Local Health District. Include examples of collaboration, critical thinking, quality improvement, and managing workplace challenges.
  
  

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

• Position Information
• Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• How to Apply
• Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Aboriginal Workforce
• For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
  

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
• Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
  

Additional Information

• Vaccination Requirements
• All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• Temporary Positions
• For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.