Nurse Unit Manager - Level 3 - POD 2 - Garrawarra Centre

About this role

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2027 Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3 Remuneration: $154,876.43 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ679103 Location: Garrawara Centre, Waterfall Applications Close: 9 August 2026 Interviews for this position will be held on Thursday 13 August 2026 Where you'll be working Garrawarra Centre is a 104 bed Dementia Specific Residential Aged Care Facility located in the tranquil setting of Garrawarra State Conservation Area, Waterfall. The Centre is one of the few purpose-built, dementia specific facilities in New South Wales. There is ample, free on-site parking but you will need your own reliable transport as Garrawarra is not accessible by any public transport. Learn more about Garrawarra Centre here. Learn more about SESLHD here. Garrawarra is an accredited State Government Residential Aged Care Facility providing care to people living with dementia who require support to maximise their quality and enjoyment of life. Garrawarra Centre specialises in caring for people experiencing changing behaviours while considering the care needs and acuity of all our residents. What you'll be doing The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘ exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with residents, clients and employees. The Nurse Unit Manager at Garrawarra Centre is responsible for the care of up to 52 residents across two cottages. The purpose is to lead, direct and co-ordinate resident care; ensure the practice of nursing is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives; lead and co-ordinate the nursing and multi-disciplinary care team at the cottage level; monitor and manage the business and management functions and processes. As the leader of the unit, the NUM will demonstrate their capability through attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes, namely: * broad nursing experience and knowledge; * understanding and acceptance that residents are the central focus of service delivery; * professional integrity; * ethical conduct; * accountability; * advocacy; * enabling others; * cultivation of collaborative relationships and effective team work; * commitment to advancing the profession of nursing and care provision For role related queries or questions contact Kiran Pandit on kiran.pandit@health.nsw.gov.a Selection Criteria: 1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and current NSW Driver's License (if required by service). 2. Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development 3. A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services 4. Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery, harm minimisation and practice development 5. Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams 6. Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services 7. Recent clinical experience in management of aged care residents with an interest in aged care dementia is desired Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and Garrawarra Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information. Information for applicants: If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application. An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website