Nursing Unit Manager Level 1 - Gynaecology Outpatient Department

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $143,997.2 - $143,997.2 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ679337
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Application Close: Sunday 23 August 2026

Where you'll be working

The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research.

Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State’s most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.

Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney’s best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment.    

The Role

The Nursing Unit Manager is the registered nurse in charge of a ward/unit or group of wards/units or a service (e.g. Child and Family Health) within SESLHD. 

The Nursing Unit Manager – Gynaecology Outpatients will have accountability for the daily clinical and operational management of this area which provides a comprehensive range of speciality ambulatory services including Benign Gynaecology, Endogynaecology, Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology, Menopause, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Reproductive Gynaecology, Contraception, Gynae- Endocrine, Urogynaecology, Surgical Preadmission, and procedure clinics including Hysteroscopy, insertion and removal of Intra-uterine devices, Urodynamics and Colposcopy. 

The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible to the Nursing Clinical Co-Director Gynaecology Services with a professional reporting line to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services and functions within the Policies and Procedures of the NSW Health, SESLHD, Royal Hospital for Women and the Nursing and Midwifery Division. The Nursing Unit Manager will liaise and communicate with the Clinical Nurse Consultant  –Gynaecology Specialty Services, Gynaecology Outpatient Administration Officers, nursing and allied health and medical staff. 

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
   

Selection Criteria:

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
2. Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development
3. A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services
4. Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery, harm minimisation and practice development
5. Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams
6. Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services.
7. Recent clinical experience in acute Women’s Health or Gynaecological Nursing
    

Need more information? 

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Maria Fenn on **********@health.nsw.gov.au
 
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace
 
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
 
Reasonable Adjustments
 
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
 
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 
 
Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.