At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated nursing team to provide top-notch patient care in a forensic mental health setting.
- Company: Join Sydney Local Health District, a rapidly growing and innovative healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, extra leave days, salary packaging, and free professional development courses.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have current AHPRA registration and relevant clinical management experience.
The predicted salary is between 143997 - 143997 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $143,997 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health
Requisition ID: REQ634955
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role:
Concord Centre for Mental Health is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers by providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services. The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for the operational management and leadership of nursing/staff to ensure the provision of high quality patient and family centred care and nursing and or midwifery excellence at unit/ward level.
Ideal Candidate:
- Current unencumbered Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Extensive post registration experience in a relevant clinical area with clinical management experience in a tertiary/district health care facility.
- Preferred experience working in a forensic mental health, secure, or correctional health setting, with an understanding of the legal, ethical, and operational requirements of such environments.
Benefits and Perks:
- Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
- Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
- Stay active with access to the Concord Hospital Staff Gym
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health:
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 10 November 2026
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’.
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