Associate Maternity Unit Manager

The Bays; Mornington; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be a part of a welcoming, supportive и

the highest Not-for-Profit Salary pack

Enjoy free on-site parking.

Access confidential support services (

Complimentary influenza vaccinations

Be rewarded $1000 for recommending a

Fitness Passport benefits

Job summary

The Bays Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Associate Maternity Unit Manager to lead and support a dedicated team in Mornington. You will oversee midwives and nurses, coordinate care and drive clinical excellence while ensuring patient-centred care and a respectful environment.

Reporting to the Maternity Unit Manager, you will mentor staff, manage resources, participate in KPI achievement and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a 7-day rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Midwife.
• Recent clinical experience and leadership in a maternity setting.
• Sound knowledge of midwifery practice and emergency protocols.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work within professional, ethical and legislative boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate high-quality care for women and newborns, particularly those with complex needs
• Support and lead a team of midwives and nurses to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care
• Maintain high clinical standards and assist with continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as a role model and mentor for staff, including support with training and development
• Participate in meetings and contribute to the achievement of unit goals and KPIs
• Promote a respectful, customer-focused environment aligned with The Bays values
• Financial Stewardship: Demonstrate the ability to manage departmental resources efficiently and responsibly, ensuring effective use of staffing, equipment and consumables.
• Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster to support departmental operations and service requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Cultural sensitivity

Patient-centred care

Education

AHPRA Registered Midwife

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Associate Maternity Unit Manager to join our warm and supportive team at The Bays Healthcare Group.

As an Associate Maternity Unit Manager, you will play a vital leadership role in delivering high-quality care to mothers and babies, while supporting the operational needs of the unit. Working closely with the Maternity Unit Manager, you will oversee staff, coordinate care and ensure a safe and positive environment for patients and their families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide and coordinate high-quality care for women and newborns, particularly those with complex needs

Support and lead a team of midwives and nurses to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care

Maintain high clinical standards and assist with continuous improvement initiatives

Act as a role model and mentor for staff, including support with training and development

Participate in meetings and contribute to the achievement of unit goals and KPIs

Promote a respectful, customer-focused environment aligned with The Bays values

Financial Stewardship: Demonstrate the ability to manage departmental resources efficiently and responsibly, ensuring effective use of staffing, equipment and consumables.

Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster to support departmental operations and service requirements.

ABOUT YOU:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes:

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Midwife.

Recent clinical experience and leadership in a maternity setting.

Sound knowledge of midwifery practice and emergency protocols.

Excellent communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills.

Commitment to patient-centred care and cultural sensitivity.

Ability to work within professional, ethical and legislative boundaries.

ABOUT US

The Bays Healthcare Group is a not-for-profit, community-owned organisation that operates The Bays Hospital in Mornington, a Dialysis Unit in Hastings and the new Cancer Care Centre on Main Street.

We have served the Mornington Peninsula community for almost 90 years and have a reputation for providing exceptional, personalised and innovative healthcare.

We align ourselves with our ICARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, and our patients are at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make.

THE BAYS BENEFITS

In addition to working for a local employer who can offer secure and flexible employment, The Bays has excellent benefits for employees including

• Be a part of a welcoming, supportive and friendly environment.
• Take advantage of the highest Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefits, reducing your taxable income up to $18,550 per year (details via Smart Salary).
• Enjoy free on-site parking.
• Access a wide range of confidential support services to assist with health, financial matters, career guidance and overall wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Complimentary influenza vaccinations offered annually to ensure you're protected.
• Be rewarded $1000 for recommending a friend to join our team (conditions apply).
• Stay active with Fitness Passport - a great program that allows you access to local gyms, recreation centres and pools at a heavily discounted rate.