Nursing Unit Manager (NUM2), Mental Health - Austinmer Adolescent Unit Forensic Hospital, Malabar Justice Health - PFT

About this role

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2 Remuneration : $150,816.94 p.a plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ681625 Applications Close: 19 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST Position Title: Nursing Unit Manager (NUM2), Mental Health - Austinmer Adolescent Unit Forensic Hospital, Malabar Justice Health - PFT

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most! Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role The position manages the day-to-day delivery of nursing services within the Forensic Hospital.

The position is responsible and accountable for planning, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing services for persons admitted to the unit and will oversee the delivery of these services.

The Nursing Unit Manager must ensure that mental health services are safely, effectively and efficiently delivered in this environment. Continuous mental health/physical health and risk assessment must occur as part of the comprehensive assessment, care coordination and discharge planning process.

The position holder is required to develop and maintain strong working relationships with other health streams including: Women’s Health, Adolescent Health, Primary Health, Drug & Alcohol, Aboriginal Health and Population Health, as well as Local Health Districts.

Essential Criteria • Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. • Tertiary qualification in health management or working towards or a combination of study and work.

Our Location, Team, and Service The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients. A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals are dedicated to providing a care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care. While working at the Forensic Hospital you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below: Work for the Forensic Hospital — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au) Why work with us — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

* A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full-time orientation is provided for all new staff at Forensic Hospital. All days are paid. The next intake date will be 7-18 September 2026 and 12-23 October 2026.

Salary and Benefits Your salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You’ll have access to: • Access to salary packaging benefits. • A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + ADOs (if full-time) • Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time. • Fantastic training & education opportunities available.

Diversity and Inclusivity We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

*This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Ready to Apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

1. Describe your experience leading a nursing workforce to deliver safe, high-quality care, including workforce planning, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture.

2. Describe your leadership experience within an adolescent healthcare service to deliver safe, evidence-based care, including collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external partners to improve outcomes for young people with complex needs.

Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Lauren Ashwell on Lauren.Ashwell@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 19 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST