Nurse Manager - Workforce and Operations

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed term parental leave position until July 2026
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 (NM11)
• Alfred Health location
• 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
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• 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, Alfred E&TC Nurse Manager - k.settle@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 13th August 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au