At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community nursing services and support a dynamic healthcare team.
- Company: Join Lachlan Health Service, dedicated to rural health and community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging options, and ADO once a month.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a welcoming community in Western NSW.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in community health while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Nursing experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 12 September 2027)
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager – Level 2
Remuneration: $150,816.94 per annum (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Parkes & Forbes, NSW
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Applications Close: 10 November 2026, 11:59pm
About the role: This position provides management of all Community based nursing services across Parkes and Forbes in collaboration with the Community & Allied Health Manager. Services include Hospital in the Home (HITH), Oncology, Chronic Care, Acute post-acute care, Diabetic Nurse, Breast Care, Nurse Audiometry and Child and Family Health (until they change directorates). The Nurse Unit Manager for Community for Lachlan Health Service is required to travel between both Forbes and Parkes Community Health sites. Forbes and Parkes are in the Central West of NSW and 33km apart. These twin towns are approximately 1 hour from Orange and 5 hours from Sydney.
Work within the dynamic Lachlan Health Service Community & Allied Health team, providing management and support to the Community Based Nursing Team at Parkes and Forbes ADO once a month and Salary Packaging.
Helping you Move to Western NSW: The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jane Armitage on 0491 955 *** or at **************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants: All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible people. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future. Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian.
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
Nurse Unit Manager – Community Based in Forbes employer: NSW Health
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