Assistant Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health

Lead the Future of Women’s Mental Health Care in Victoria

Are you a passionate mental health nurse leader ready to shape the future of care for women in Victoria? This is your opportunity to contribute to a sector-defining, innovative service that integrates public sector frameworks, trauma-informed care, and lived experience into every aspect of practice.

We’re seeking an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our large, multidisciplinary team in a new 24-bed Women’s Mental Health Unit, comprising:

• 14 General Mental Health beds
• 5 Eating Disorder beds
• 5 Perinatal beds

This is a full-time leadership role working with patients who present with highly complex mental health needs, in a unit designed to provide gender-sensitive, recovery-oriented care.

About the Role

As ANUM, you will:

• Lead and support care delivery aligned with public sector mental health frameworks, including Safewards, sexual safety principles, and lived experience-informed models.
• Champion a trauma-informed, gender-responsive approach to care for women and those who identify as women.
• Collaborate within a public-private partnership between Ramsay Healthcare and  Alfred Health delivering innovative care aligned with the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System recommendations for new models of care or bed-based services, and providing gender-based care.
• Drive clinical excellence, team development, and continuous quality improvement in a complex, high-acuity environment.

About You

You are a confident and compassionate leader who thrives in complex clinical settings and is committed to progressive, evidence-based mental health care. You bring:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mental health nursing
• At least 2 years in a clinical leadership or supervisory role
• Strong understanding of Safewards, sexual safety, and lived experience frameworks
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and uphold high standards of clinical governance
• Postgraduate qualifications in mental health or leadership (highly regarded)
• A genuine interest in working within a women-only unit and supporting gender-specific care

Remuneration

Base hourly rates in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement, plus superannuation. Penalty rates and allowances apply based on experience and qualifications.

About the Women’s Recovery Network (WREN)

WREN is a pioneering initiative developed in response to the Royal Commission’s recommendations for gender-segregated, sexually safe mental health services. Located at Ramsay Clinic Albert Road, the unit is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global leader in private healthcare with over 70 Australian sites. WREN is located in central Melbourne but is a statewide service that is accessible to women all over Victoria.

Learn more: Womens Recovery Network (Wren)

Successful candidates may also have opportunities to work across our Hospital-in-the-Home program or other service locations as part of their orientation and professional development.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth

• Ramsay Leadership Academy, LinkedIn Learning, scholarships, and career development programs
• Recognition and rewards for your contributions

Health & Wellbeing

• Flexible work arrangements and leave programs
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks & Discounts

• Ramsay Rewards: Discounts at 100+ major retailers
• Health cover and pharmacy benefits

Salary packaging options including novated leasing, travel discounts, and more

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Lisa McKeon McKeonL@ramsayhealth.com.au

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com