Associate Nurse Unit Manager

SA Health to Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Woodville, Adelaide SA

Nursing to Management (Healthcare and Medical)

Full time

87,426 to 110,497 p.a. + Super + Salary packaging

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

Mental Health Services, Woodville

Salary RN2 87,426 to 110,497 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Permanent Full-time Position

TQEH Mental Health Rehabilitation Service

Be part of a new era in mental health care

Join a brand-new, purpose-built service where your expertise helps shape the future of mental health care.

Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care that truly changes lives

Work in a modern, state-of-the-art facility in Adelaide’s western suburbs

Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to best practice

Build a rewarding career with opportunities to lead, learn and innovate

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the role: Step into a leadership role where your clinical expertise and compassion make a daily difference. As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager within TQEH’s Mental Health Rehabilitation Service, you’ll support the Nurse Consultant (NC) and Team Manager (TM) in leading a dedicated nursing team, fostering a safe, connected, and recovery-focused environment that empowers both staff and consumers.

Lead and support nursing staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care

Coordinate staffing, rostering, and daily operations to ensure seamless service delivery

Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and professional development initiatives

About you: You’re a compassionate and capable mental health nurse who leads with purpose and care. You bring advanced clinical knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to guide and support others

Demonstrated experience coordinating care for consumers with complex mental health needs

Skilled in fostering teamwork, driving positive change, and developing staff potential

If you’re passionate about making a difference in mental health rehabilitation, we’d love to hear from you!

The CALHN Advantage to Benefits That Matter

We know a great career is about more than the work you do—it’s about feeling supported, valued and inspired.

Salary packaging to up to 9,010 for living expenses + 2,650 for meals and entertainment

Relocation support to up to 10,000 for eligible applicants

Professional development to funding + study leave for growth opportunities

Generous leave to with leave loading for rest and recharge

Health and fitness perks to discounted access to Fitness Passport and free flu vaccinations

Wellbeing support to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Flexible work options to including part-time and other arrangements to suit your lifestyle

Recognition and growth to celebrate success and explore opportunities across SA Health

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Sunday, 29 March 2026

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

P: 0466495985 E: sashini.mogan@sa.gov.au