About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for our Mater Young Adult Health Centre (MYAHCB) and Acute Medical Unit (AMU). These two areas will be managed by the successful applicant. We will offer this role on a permanent full time basis 38 hours per week.

MYAHCB offers a specialised healthcare environment for patients predominately aged 16-25 and their families. With a focus on the primary condition as well as the associated impacts on adolescent social, emotional, and educational development, the service helps patients and their families through transition from paediatric healthcare services into care during the young adult period and subsequent transition to adult services.

The AMU ward provides early comprehensive assessment and ongoing care for acute patients under the care of an inpatient medical team, including sub-specialty areas of Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, Plastics, Neurology and Dermatology.

Salary range: $73.56 - $79.11 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

As the leader of this team, you will provide exceptional nursing management and be responsible for the clinical, resource management, education, research and material accountabilities of nursing within the department.  Additionally, in conjunction with the medical leadership of the service, you will ensure the provision of best practice, quality and safety aspects of patient care. 

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Caring for and leading a team of professionals
• Communication and coordination of patient care
• Engagement with stakeholders in other departments to ensure the highest quality patient care, that services are efficient, that patient safety is optimized, and to resolve barriers to patient flow.
• Team management, including performance management and compliance with Human Resources processes
• Delivery of work against relevant timeframes

About you

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Previous experience in a nursing leadership position will be highly regarded
• Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• Experience and/or interest in working with young adults and an understanding of their healthcare needs
• Robust interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with young adults and their families
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and provide mentorship to develop your team
• High level of communication (written and verbal) and the ability to liaise with your team as an effective senior leader
• Experience working in the private sector or in mental health nursing will be highly desirable
• Understanding of cost centre management and budgetary restrictions/constraints
• You will have strong leadership ability and experience, excellent time management skills and the desire to promote the philosophy and values of the Sisters of Mercy and Mater Values to all staff
  

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Wednesday 24th June 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.