Associate Midwifery Unit Manager

Northern Health Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive wellness program

Salary packaging

Library services (learning and leisure

Job summary

Northern Health seeks an experienced Associate Midwifery Unit Manager to lead the Maternity Assessment Centre (MAC) and support the NUM in running a 24/7 unit. You will oversee midwifery resources, ensure timely patient flow, and uphold high standards of care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, staff development, safe patient care, and alignment with NH values across all campuses in Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern region.

Qualifications

• Current Registration as a Registered Midwife and/or Registered Nurse and Midwife, with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated understanding of management and leadership principles.
• Knowledge of access management and patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Manage professional and operational requirements of Maternity Assessment Centre.
• Oversee care and patient flow for women through MAC.
• Set clinical standards to achieve high quality midwifery care and support professional development.
• Partner with women and families to provide holistic, women-centred care.
• Role model high clinical standards in line with Northern Health values.

Skills

Registered Midwife

Nurse/Midwife

Management & Leadership

Access management

Clinical assessments

IT systems literacy

Rotating roster

FSEP certificate

Midwifery experience (5+ yrs)

Maternity Centre management

Education

Registration in Midwifery

FSEP Level 3 certificate

Tools

Northern Health IT systems

Job description

Reference Number: 54307: Associate Midwifery Unit Manager
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Associate Midwifery Unit Managers to join the Women's and Children's Maternity Assessment Centre (MAC) team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

Maternity Assessment Centre (MAC) is a dedicated unit that offers maternal and fetal surveillance for women with obstetric related complications in pregnancy. The unit provides both planned and unplanned services to women in pregnancy. It is operational 24 hours, seven days a week.

About the Role:

This role requires a Registered Midwife who demonstrates expert knowledge and skills whilst assuming a prominent management focus within the unit. The AMUM is an integral member of the department management team, assisting the NUM in the course of their duties to ensure efficient operation of the clinical environment. The Associate Midwifery Unit Manager (AMUM) will administer and manage the professional and operational requirements of Maternity Assessment Centre. The AMUM will be required to manage the care and patient flow of women through Maternity Assessment Centre in a safe and timely manner.

The AMUM manages the midwifery and related resources available to the department, sets the clinical standards to achieve a high quality of midwifery care and fosters and maintains a working environment which provides professional development and job satisfaction for all staff. The AMUM assumes the responsibilities and authority of the MUM in their absence and as such must have knowledge of the administrative operation of the department and, when appropriate, be involved in the delivery of direct patient care.

This role is responsible for partnering with women and their families to provide quality, holistic and women centre care. Facilitating cooperative professional relationships with the multidisciplinary team. Maintaining a supportive and safe working environment that promotes professional development and job satisfaction for all staff. Acting as a role model in setting the clinical standards to achieve high quality midwifery care in line with Northern Health values.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current Registration as a Registered Midwife and/or Registered Nurse and Midwife, with AHPRA
• Demonstrated understanding of the principals of both Management and Leadership
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the principles of access management and effective patient flow
• Must be able to demonstrate sound clinical assessments and analysis, and implement indicated treatments
• Must be computer literate, able to access and utilise all Northern Health IT systems which are relevant to completion of duties
• Must be able to work a rotating roster, including day, evening and night duty shifts.
• Holds a level 3 FSEP certificate
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Midwifery
• Recent Maternity Assessment Centre management experience

For further details, please refer to the . Alternatively, you can contact Simone Jervies, Midwifery Unit manager of Birth suites and Maternity Assessment Centre, 03 8405 8819, u

Applications close on 30 October 2026.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.