Nurse Unit Manager, Aged Care

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region.Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS. 

Maddocks Gardens is a welcoming and community‑focused residential aged care facility within Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS). Recognised for excellence in aged care, we deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care that supports the wellbeing, dignity and independence of our residents. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager – Aged Care to provide strong clinical and people leadership within our purpose‑built 90‑bed residential aged care facility.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager – Aged Care and working in close collaboration with a second Nurse Unit Manager – Aged Care who oversees 58 residents in the Banksia and Bluegum wings, you will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, contemporary residential care within Sutherland, which is a secure, 32 resident Memory Support Unit. You will bring expertise in working aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards and best practice nursing principles.

Key responsibilities include:

• Clinical leadership and oversight of care delivery within your allocated wing
• Coaching, mentoring and supporting nursing and care teams
• Workforce planning and resource coordination
• Clinical governance, quality improvement and AN‑ACC oversight
• Promoting a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement
• Acting in relief for the General Manager – Aged Care as required

About You

You are a confident and compassionate leader with a genuine commitment to aged care.

You will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Minimum 5 years’ residential aged care experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Strong knowledge of aged care legislation and quality frameworks
• Excellent communication, organisational and people leadership skills

What We Offer

• Stable Monday–Friday leadership role where your expertise directly shapes resident outcomes
• Supportive environment that encourages innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Competitive public sector salary ($142,105 plus super) with extensive salary packaging
• Career development within a growing regional health service
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a regional community whilst enjoying the lifestyle benefits of beautiful East Gippsland

Interested? For more information contact: Phil Anderson, General Manager Aged Care on (03) 5150 3382.

Applications Close: Friday 8 May 2026.

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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