Job Description:
- Permanent Part Time, 68 hours per fortnight (this position will be required to work predominantly night duty)
- Located in: Peninsula University Hospital
- Classification: Associate Nurse Unit Manager Year 1 - Year 2 (YW11 - YW12)
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
The Child and Adolescent Unit at Peninsula University Hospital provides high-quality, family-centred care for children and adolescents up to 16 years of age. The unit delivers care to infants from day three of life through to adolescence for a range of medical and surgical needs, including respiratory conditions, eczema, diabetes, and other acute and chronic illnesses.
Services include planned elective surgery across Orthopaedic, ENT, Plastics, and General Surgery specialties. The Peninsula Care Group also offers Paediatric Hospital in the Home services, supporting children and families to receive care safely in their own homes.
About the Role
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is a valued member of the Child and Adolescent Unit leadership team and plays a key role in supporting Peninsula Care Group’s values and organisational objectives.
The ANUM works collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide effective clinical leadership and operational management of the unit. When required, the ANUM will act in the NUM role to ensure continuity of leadership.
Together with the NUM, the ANUM supports the delivery of safe, evidence-based, person- and family-centred care, fostering a positive team culture and achieving optimal health outcomes for children and their families.
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Skills & Experience Required
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration
- Experience in a leadership or management role.
- Experience in acute paediatric care setting
Working towards or having completed a postgraduate qualification in paediatrics and/or health management. (desirable)
Benefits
- Step into brand new state-of-the-art facilities at Peninsula University hospital
- Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
- Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
- Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
For role specific information please contact Helen Hutchins NUM at [email protected].
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Jessica Strathdee at [email protected]
The role ceases advertising on 21st June 2026
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
- Please refer to Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
