Mental Health Nurse Unit Manager

Nurse Unit Manager – Mental Health Acute Inpatient

Location: Regional VIC
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $120,000 – $130,000 + relocation assistance

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected provider within the public mental health sector, delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented services to the community. They are recognised for fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace where staff are empowered, valued, and encouraged to grow professionally while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to clinical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

The Role

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Nurse Unit Manager to lead a Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Reporting within a senior leadership structure, you will have responsibility for both the clinical and operational leadership of the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit, overseeing a multidisciplinary workforce and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing multidisciplinary clinical teams within an acute inpatient setting
• Overseeing all clinical and operational aspects of the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit
• Working in partnership with psychiatrists and senior clinicians to deliver integrated care
• Ensuring compliance with Victorian mental health legislation and recovery-oriented frameworks
• Driving clinical leadership, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing staff both operationally and strategically

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong leadership capability combined with deep clinical expertise in mental health services.

You will ideally have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the delivery of mental health services
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of Victorian mental health legislation, regulation, and contemporary practice
• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing (Diploma or Masters), or a recognised specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program
• Qualifications in Leadership or Management (highly desirable)

What’s On Offer

In return, our client offers:

• A competitive salary under the Victorian Public Mental Health Services EBA
• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing, and additional super contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision and leadership support
• Access to leadership programs, mentoring, resilience workshops, and personal development initiatives
• Strong employment conditions within a supportive and values-driven organisation

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jody Inman – Healthcare Manager at Zenith Search
📞 0483 964 075
✉️ jody.inman@zenithsearch.com

Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your suitability for the role.
Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted.

About Zenith Search

Established in 2011, Zenith Search has grown into a leading provider of specialised recruitment services. Our clients trust our professional and ethical approach, and candidates benefit from our proven recruitment processes. We build long-standing partnerships and pride ourselves on finding the right fit for both clients and candidates.

Put simply – we succeed when you succeed.

To learn more, visit www.zenithsearch.com