Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: As per award
Occupation: Community services
Location: Loddon Mallee - Mount Alexander
Reference: VG/1935339
Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.
Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.
Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.
We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.
Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.
Position Title: Nurse Unit Manager – Custodial Health Tarrengower Women's Prison
Classification: ZB4
Salary per hour: $68.06 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Ongoing full-time
Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028
Role description
Dhelkaya Health is seeking an experienced and passionate Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services at Tarrengower Women's Prison.
As a key clinical leader, you will foster a culture of excellence, professionalism, and continuous improvement while ensuring healthcare services are delivered to a standard equivalent to that available in the broader public health system. You will provide strong leadership, role modelling, and support to a multidisciplinary team, overseeing the coordination of care, workforce management, quality improvement initiatives, resource allocation, and service development.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a correctional health setting, supporting women to achieve improved health outcomes and successful reintegration into the community.
Tarrengower Women's Prison is a minimum-security correctional facility located in Victoria's Loddon Mallee region. Operated by Corrections Victoria, Tarrengower specialises in preparing women for their return to the community through education, employment, and rehabilitation programs.
Dhelkaya Health delivers comprehensive primary healthcare services to women throughout their time in custody, including:
Working alongside specialised service providers and Corrections Victoria, Dhelkaya Health delivers integrated, holistic, and person-centred healthcare that meets the diverse needs of women in custody.
Key Responsibilities
As Nurse Unit Manager, you will:
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C ulture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
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*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Shane Wilson – Director Healthy Communities on 0429812678.
Applications close 6th August 2026
We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.
Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.