Nurse Manager - Ngamai Wilam (Victorian Residential Eating Disorders Program)

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 Full-time (1.0 EFT / 80 Hours + ADO) until June 2026
• Based in Armadale, with some travel required
• Salary Range: $112k - $121k + Superannuation
• Great Staff Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Lead a brand-new, purpose-built service – Influence everything from team selection to care model implementation.
• Be part of a specialist statewide service operated by Alfred Health.
• Work closely with senior management and key stakeholders, including Eating Disorders Victoria.
• Ongoing professional development and regular professional supervision.
• Access to Fitness Passport – A subsidised gym membership program across Melbourne.
• Salary packaging & benefits – Including novated leasing, 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.

The service will provide 24/7 trauma-informed, recovery-focused care for adults aged 18 and over, in a gender-inclusive, home-like therapeutic environment. With a strong focus on family and chosen supports, Ngamai Wilam is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes long-term recovery.

About the role

As Nurse Manager, you will:

• Lead the operational and nursing establishment of Ngamai Wilam, working alongside the Operations Manager and Director.
• Develop and embed a positive, therapeutic culture, ensuring a seamless start-up process.
• Recruit and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering a strong and cohesive workforce.
• Create and implement workflows that support individualised care, family involvement, and recovery-focused practices.
• Collaborate with key partners, including Eating Disorders Victoria and the broader mental health sector.

About You

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience, including working in a residential setting.
• Experience working with people with an eating disorder highly desirable
• Additional tertiary qualifications relevant to the role (highly regarded).
• Australian working rights.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License, Working with Children Check, and Background Check.

Interested? Apply Now!

If you're excited about this opportunity to build and lead a service from the ground up, click APPLY to submit your resume and cover letter.

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

Applications Close: 11pm AEDT, Monday 24th February 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