Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) (523529L2)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth

Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 30 August, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

Applications close:

Sunday 30 August, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award-Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5

Salary:

$109,767 to $115,813 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North

Located in:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Job description:

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is an experienced nurse who, within the defined area of practice:

• Works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
• Assists the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day to day patient care activities, including patient flow.

The Team

The ANUM Pool works within the Pool Office team consisting of Nurse Unit Manager, Associate Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Coaches and Staffing Support Officers.

The Pool Office Team supports up to 600 permanent and casual Nurses, Midwives, Patient Safety Assistants, Ward Clerks and Hospital Aides to ensure that they are well prepared to provide patients and clients with excellent care when accessing services in Northern Tasmania. The Pool Office prides itself on demonstrating the CARE values in all interactions.

The Role

The ANUM, Pool supports the Nurse Unit Manager in the recruitment, employment, onboarding and ongoing support of the approximately 600 employees in the Pool, LGH. ANUM responsibilities include leadership of the Staffing Support Officer Team on a daily basis, chairing selection processes, monitoring of core learning and mandatory requirements, supporting learning and performance improvement plans, career planning for employees and responding to both predicted and unpredicted staffing needs within THS North.

You will need:

Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and responding to changing priorities

Have experience in supporting employees with varying experiences, backgrounds and roles to develop skills and knowledge that will benefit the health and wellbeing of the Northern Tasmanian community

Demonstrate the attributes of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence as per the THS CARE values

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 24 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Salary Packaging

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.

Professional development and accelerated pathways.

A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.

Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

Generic Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Deb Stewart Position: Nurse Unit Manager Phone number: (03) 6777 6901 Email address:

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people,

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