Details

Title: Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)

Opening date: 2 Mar 2026

Closing date: 1 Apr 2026

Location: Queenstown, Tasmania

Position Type: Permanent, full time shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. *hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Salary: $109,767 to $115,813 pro rata, per annum (pro rata) + employer 12% superannuation contribution. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Visa sponsorship and relocation support available for eligible UK/IE candidates.

The Position

As Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you will work in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide clinical and operational leadership across inpatient and emergency services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating day-to-day patient care activities and supporting patient flow.
• Providing high-level clinical knowledge and acting as a resource and role model for staff.
• Supporting the NUM in managing staffing, resources, and service delivery.
• Promoting a collaborative, professional team environment and a positive workplace culture.
• Assisting with the development and review of protocols, guidelines, and quality improvement strategies.
• Identifying and mitigating clinical risks and supporting safety and compliance initiatives.

The Location

The West Coast District Hospital is located in the mountainous Queenstown, the heart of Tasmania’s West Coast. A town of striking landscapes, rich mining heritage, and a resilient, welcoming community. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and steeped in history, Queenstown offers a lifestyle that blends adventure and tranquillity. From the iconic West Coast Wilderness Railway to the panoramic views at Spion Kop Lookout, Queenstown is full of character. Whether you’re exploring heritage architecture, hiking rugged trails, or enjoying the slower pace of life, living here feels like a working holiday every day, while connecting with the local community and giving back to residents that call Queenstown home.

You Will Need

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Clinical Leadership: Demonstrated experience in the relevant practice area, with the ability to provide clinical leadership and work with minimal supervision.
• Operational Insight: Understanding of patient flow, discharge planning, and resource management within a contemporary healthcare framework.
• Teamwork & Communication: Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team.
• Quality & Risk Awareness: Strong understanding of clinical risk, safety and quality systems, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible UK/IE candidates.
• Accommodation support to be negotiated.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Access to EAP for you and your family.
• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,797 per annum, 10% remote allowance.
• Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

About Skilled Nursing

Skilled Nursing is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.

Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.

To Apply

By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.

To speak to our UK Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to [email protected].

If already in Australia, please email your enquiry/CV to [email protected].