Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Haematology

Req ID: 7244

Date: 4 May 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Ward 5A

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Haematology Operations

Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Sin

Ward 5A

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Ward 5A Haematology
12-month fixed term position (maternity leave coverage)
Part Time Role - 64 Hours per Fortnight
   
About the team
Ward 5A is a 32-bed unit and forms part of one of the largest haematology services in Victoria. Our patient specialities consist of Myeloma, Lymphoma, clinical trials and cellular therapies including autologous transplants and CAR-T. Working in a supportive patient focused and collegial environment the Ward 5A team will support you to grow as a specialised haematology nurse responsible for comprehensive patient assessment and delivery of high-quality cancer care.
 
About the role
This role presents an excellent opportunity for a Senior Registered Nurse or Associate Nurse Unit Manager to further develop and consolidate leadership skills within a supportive and collaborative environment. Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the ANUM will contribute to the effective operational and workforce management of Ward 5A.

The ANUM will support the NUM through the coordination of patient flow, oversight of nursing care, and active collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, high quality patient care. In addition, the ANUM will provide clinical leadership to nursing staff through role modelling, mentorship, and support, while fostering a culture of personal and professional accountability.

This position requires highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational ability, and the capacity to prioritise and adapt to change within a dynamic, growing, and supportive clinical environment

We are Seeking an ANUM with:
• A demonstrated commitment to professional development
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to quality improvement to enhance patient care and willingness to contribute to a quality improvement portfolio
Responsibilities of the ANUM include:
• Coordination of patient flow and bed management
• Acts as a clinical resource and support for staff, working collaboratively with the Practice Development nurse to provide clinical supervision and create learning opportunities
• Build strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure a collaborative team environment
• Implement local policy and national standards to ensure the provision of high-quality evidence based care
• Acting as a role model to all staff and demonstrating accountability in daily practice
• Commitment to own professional development, actively seeks feedback and opportunities for growth
 

Remuneration as per Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028. RN ANUM, Year 1 (YW11): 116,906.40 (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) – RN ANUM, Year 2 (YW12): $120,848.00 40 (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time), dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.

Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, please review the position profile below or contact us for a confidential discussion.
 

Hiring Manager(s): Delia Comodo / Shannon Cooper
Email: Delia.comodo@petermac.org / Shannon.Cooper@petermac.org

Applications close: 11:59PM, Monday 25 May 2026

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Position Summary

The role of the Associate Nurse Unit Manger is to support the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and act in their role when required. This is a position of clinical leadership and accountability that aligns with Peter Mac’s values. This includes management of the unit through the coordination of nursing activities and related services for the provision of quality patient focused care in conjunction with other members of the leadership team.

To translate the objectives policies, and procedures of PMCC into effective care for our patients.

To ensure/apply evidence based best practice standards of oncology nursing practice.

Enterprise Agreement

Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.

Classification or Salary Range

ANUM Year 1 to ANUM Year 2 (YW11-YW12)

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal	Patients, Families and Careers Nurse Unit Manager Academic Nursing Unit Nursing Staff Allied Health Staff Medical Staff Patient Support Staff Executive staff
External	Community services Universities and other relevant professional development bodies Primary Health Agencies Public Hospitals General Public

Skills

Essential Requirements

Commitment to Peter Mac’s Values and Peter Mac’s Nursing Values
Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
12 Months recent oncology experience
Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and continuing professional development
A patient focused approach to care
Demonstrated team player who can lead and foster collaborative partnerships
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated leadership ability
Membership of relevant professional organization i.e. CNSA
Maintain immunisation in accordance with the Staff Immunisation Policy, including vaccination against

Desirable Requirements

COVID-19.
Post graduate qualification in area of specialty
Demonstrated ability to lead coordination of care of patients across the care continuum
Demonstrated involvement in professional activities or portfolio in a clinical area
Has been credentialed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or working towards

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)

Membership of relevant professional organisation ie CNSA

Key Accountabilities

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Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Professional Leadership and Care Coordination	Consistently models behaviours that contribute to a culture of respect, excellence, compassion and innovation for patients, families and multidisciplinary staff Consistently adheres to standards and policies of the organisation and ensures they are translated into action within the Ensures all staff function within legal requirements of their scope of practice Promotes a participative team environment that recognizes the skills and abilities of individual team members and promote staff to acquire new skills Evidence of mentorship of staff Provides leadership of the unit in the absence of the NUM Contributes to and represents own clinical service and nursing services through committees and working groups
2. Effective Resource Management	Responsible for daily coordination of staff ensuring the safe and efficient service is provided Manages staff and resources efficiently and manages the daily and future roster Supports the orientation of new staff members, contributes to and participates in staff recruitment and supports NUM with staff appraisals Promotes an environment which encourages awareness of financial resources and targets Supports NUM with processes to improve financial variances
3. Contributes to clinical practice, education and research	Participates in the development of formal and informal educational sessions to continuously improve clinical practice Collaborates with the NUM and clinical nurses to determine priorities for educational sessions Encourages staff attendance at hospital in-service programmes, external conferences and short course program Supports nursing research to promote clinical knowledge development and evidence based clinical practice Systematically evaluates own practice and identifies pertinent areas of clinical practice, management and education for investigation Ensures clinical practice is based on best practice standards in oncology nursing and current policies and procedures
4. Quality and Improvement	Works collaboratively with the NUM to establish and enable a culture of performance improvement and evaluation, and develops and evaluates new initiatives to mitigate risk, ensuring quality of nursing care and excellent patient outcomes Supports the NUM with the development of KPIs and quality activities for the Ensures adherence and delivery against Service KPIs through active engagement with staff and role modelling Participates in relevant unit activities including audits and reporting to monitor and report against standards of clinical practice, recommending improvements Supports NUM with preparation and successful participation of the clinical unit in accreditation activities Demonstrated leadership and promotion of implementation of evidence-based practice

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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.