Birthing Suite Lead: Midwifery Unit Manager Part-Time

mercyagedcare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Birthing Suite Unit Manager to lead a 12-bed unit within The Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg. You will guide midwives, ensure high-quality care, and support birth options from unmedicated to high-risk inductions, all while fostering a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, empathetic care, and opportunities to participate in education and development within Mercy Health.

Qualifications

• As a leader of a collaborative, skilled group of midwives within a Birthing Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage day-to-day operations and guide a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in high-risk pregnancy care and supporting physiological birth where possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the 12-bed birthing suite.
• Support midwives to work to full scope of practice and provide comprehensive care.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team and lead quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Level 3 RANZCOG status

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Birthing Suite Unit Manager to lead a 12-bed unit within The Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg. You will guide midwives, ensure high-quality care, and support birth options from unmedicated to high-risk inductions, all while fostering a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, empathetic care, and opportunities to participate in education and development within Mercy Health.