About the role
Mater’s Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (CLPS) has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager to join the team. This is a permanent, part-time position working 36 hours per week based at South Brisbane.
The Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (CLPS) is a specialised mental health team providing mental health consultation, liaison, advice and brief interventions to adult patients of the general hospital who are experiencing a psychiatric disorder, illness or psychological distress.
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) will provide clinical and operational leadership to the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service, while also holding professional line management responsibilities for nursing staff across the Mental health services, Clarence Street, Mater Young Adult Health Centre Brisbane (MAYAHCB) and Amanda Flynn Clinic.
Salary range: $75.40 - $81.09 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
You will provide exceptional nursing management and be responsible for the clinical, resource management, education, research and material accountabilities of nursing within the department. The NUM will form part of the leadership team and work closely with the Psychiatrist of the service.
As the NUM, you will lead service in the development and operation management of services which include Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (CLPS) and other mental health services within Mater Health. You will also provide professional leadership and clinical supervision to nurses working in other multidisciplinary teams, including Mater Clarence Street and Mater Young Adult Health Centre Brisbane (MYAHCB).
Other duties and responsibilities include:
- Caring for and leading a team of professionals
- Communication and coordination of patient care
- Engagement with stakeholders in other departments to ensure the highest quality patient care, that services are efficient, that patient safety is optimized, and to resolve barriers to patient flow.
- Team management, including performance management and compliance with Human Resources processes
- Delivery of work against relevant timeframes
- Leave backfill for Mater Hospital Springfield CLPS, where required
About you
To be considered for this position, you must have a current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions) and tertiary qualification in specialty, health administration or management, clinical leadership, budget management and finance (or working towards).
The ideal candidate will also have:
- Previous experience in a nursing leadership position will be highly regarded
- Advanced clinical competency underpinned by a thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act and least-restrictive practice.
- Minimum of five years full time experience in mental health nursing
- Experience working in public and private sector is desirable
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and provide mentorship to develop your team
- High level of communication (written and verbal) and the ability to liaise with your team as an effective senior leader
- An understanding of key financial metrics related to clinical cost-centre reporting, demonstrated application of risk management and quality improvement principles in a clinical environment, and an understanding of human resource management practices.
- Strong leadership ability and experience, excellent time management skills and the desire to promote the philosophy and values of Mater
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close Tuesday, 1st September 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
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