Nurse Manager - Workforce and Operations

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Fixed term parental leave position until May 2027
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 (NM11)
• Alfred Emergency & Trauma Centre & Sandringham Emergency
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Emergency Service within Alfred Health sees over 100,000 patients per annum. The Alfred Emergency & Trauma Centre (E&TC) manages approximately 75,000 patients and the Sandringham Emergency Department manages approximately 45,000. Sandringham Emergency Department is community focused and has an integrated Urgent Care Centre model of care whilst the E&TC provides emergency medical services to the local community whilst also providing Victorian state-wide services.

The Role

The Nurse Manager - Workforce & Operations supports excellence in clinical practice and promotes the development of nurses, ensuring the philosophy of nursing and standards of practice are consistently reflected in professional practice and patient care. Together with the Alfred E&TC Nurse Manager and Sandringham Emergency Nurse Manager, the Nurse Manager for Workforce & Operations is responsible for managing clinical risk and implementing systems and processes to improve patient outcomes.    

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Current Registered Nurse Division 1 registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Post graduate qualifications in health care or business management preferred   
• Demonstrated experience in Leadership positions   
• Post graduate qualification or working towards the same    
• Ability to work effectively and provide support to nursing staff, senior medical staff, a range of other health professionals and support service staff    

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Katie Settle Nurse Manager Emergency & Trauma Centre, 0439 264 070, K.Settle@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Saturday 28th March 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.