Title:  Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health & Wellbeing

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health & Wellbeing

• Permanent part-time opportunity | 32 hours per week 
• Maroondah Hospital | Adult Acute Inpatient Unit
• Supportive environment with salary packaging benefits.

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical, mental health and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

IPU1 is an adult acute unit-one of 4 adult units within Eastern Health.  IPU1 has 25 beds, 20 LDU and 5 ICA.  The unit provides service to people aged 18-64 years of age who live in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and are experiencing severe and acute symptoms of mental illness.  The units are staffed 24/7 by nursing and medical staff and are supported by consultant psychiatrists, medcial staff, allied health, carer and consumer support workers, and administration personnel.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Understanding and commitment to professional standards, codes and behaviours as legislated through the Health Act, Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia, other relevant professional bodies and Eastern Health Policy, Standards and Practice Guidelines.
• A level of proficiency in a relevant clinical/service field-along with suitable education-post graduate in mental health nursing.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Awareness and understanding of National Standards and Accreditation Standards.
• High level communication, written and verbal, with demonstrated high level of inter personal skills with consumers, their families and all health care professionals.
• Exhibit behaviour which reflects the Eastern health values and NMBA codes and standards.
• Promote and contribute to a supportive and engaged team environment.
• Committed to providing a safe environment for all.
• Experience in facilitating change to work practices in a health care organisation.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here:

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here to view the position description 

Contact Person: Clare Neale

Contact Number: 0466353397

Contact Email: Clare.neale@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 01/06/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day