ANUM Ngamai Wilam

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.

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) – Ngamai Wilam Residential Eating Disorder Program

• Permanent, Part-time or Full-time (0.8 EFT / 64 Hours or 1 EFT / 80 Hours + ADO)
• Based in Armadale
• Salary Package: $91k - $112k + Superannuation
• Rotating 24-hour shift roster, covering 7 days a week, including night duty rotation

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive orientation and education – We’ll equip you with the skills and confidence to excel.

• 12-month Transition to Specialty Practice Program – New to eating disorder nursing? Engage with us now, and in two years, you’ll be an expert in the field!

• Access to relevant conferences – Stay up to date with best practices and innovations in eating disorder care.

• Be part of a brand-new, purpose-built service – Shape the future of a pioneering residential program.

• Specialist statewide service – Operated by Alfred Health in collaboration with key stakeholders, including Eating Disorders Victoria.

• Ongoing professional development & supervision – Structured learning and reflective practice to support career growth.

• Great staff benefits – Including Fitness Passport (subsidised gym membership), salary packaging, flexible health insurance options, and discounted childcare services.

About Us

Ngamai Wilam is a newly built 12-bed residential eating disorder treatment facility in Armadale, set to open in May 2025. Jointly funded by the Australian Federal Government and the Victorian Government, this specialist statewide service will be managed by Alfred Health.

Ngamai Wilam provides 24/7 trauma-informed, recovery-focused care for adults aged 18 and over in a gender-inclusive, home-like therapeutic environment. With a strong emphasis on family and chosen supports, our team is dedicated to person-centred care that promotes long-term recovery.

About the Role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you will:

• Provide dynamic clinical leadership – Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment, ensuring safe delegation of roles and responsive escalation of concerns.

• Lead clinical handovers – Champion transparent, strengths-based communication to support coordinated, person-centred care.

• Champion recovery-oriented practice – Promote a culture of reflection, professional growth, and continuous service improvement.

• Drive service excellence – Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure evidence-informed, holistic support for participants.

About You

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia).

• Postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing.

• Postgraduate work experience in mental health settings.

• Other relevant tertiary qualifications (highly regarded).

• Experience in mental health residential care.

• Experience in dialogical practice and its application in mental health care.

• Experience working with individuals with eating disorders.

• Australian working rights.

• Current Victorian Driver’s License, Working with Children Check, and Background Check.

Interested? Apply Now!

If you're excited about the opportunity to be part of a pioneering service from the very beginning, click APPLY to submit your resume and cover letter.

NOTE: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For more information, contact Emily Stowell at 0499 401 865 or [email protected].

Applications Close: 11pm AEDT, Monday 21 April 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