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Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Training & development

Employee Assistance Program

ADO's monthly

Annual leave (6 weeks)

Annual leave pro-rata (4 weeks)

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Sustainable Healthcare

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District in Maitland is seeking a Midwifery Unit Manager to lead our obstetric and gynaecology clinics. The role involves shaping the MAPS model of care, mentoring staff, triaging referrals, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in a brand new leadership position.

You will be supported by fellow MUMs and a MAPS Clinical Midwifery Educator, with multidisciplinary collaboration to develop individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or management experience, plus advanced clinical midwifery skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and adaptability to changing service needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead outpatient services including MAPS, Gynaecology and EPAS clinics.
• Manage rosters and staff welfare; mentor junior staff.
• Triaging referrals and supporting complex cases.

Skills

Leadership

Rostering

Mentoring

Clinical midwifery

Education

Registered Midwife

Tertiary qualification in management

Job description

Midwifery Unit Manager, Level 1, Obstetric & Gynaecology Clinics

2323 East Maitland Hunter New England Local Health District

Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

Shape the MAPS model of care provided to our community in this brand new leadership position at Maitland Maternity!

Remuneration: $143,997.20 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Midwifery Unit Manager Lvl 1

Location: Maitland Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ

Applications Close: Monday, 30th November 2026.

At Maitland Maternity, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) to lead our obstetric and gynaecology clinics. In this dynamic position, you’ll play a key role in leading outstanding care to our outpatient services, including MAPS, Gynaecology and EPAS clinics. On any given day, you will be ensuring staff welfare and managing rosters, triaging referrals, mentoring junior staff and supporting complex cases and so on. This is a brand new position, which allows our new MUM to shape the models of care in a way that works best for both the team and the broader community. If you want to be part of this exciting change, we want to hear from you!

You won’t be working alone. You’ll be supported by your fellow MUM’s, a dedicated MAPS Clinical Midwifery Educator (CME) as well as the Nurse Manager for Women and Children’s Health. Teamwork is central to this role, as you work with a multidisciplinary team made up of Medical, Allied Health and Nursing/Midwifery staff to develop and deliver individualised care plans that address the unique needs of every patient. If you’re ready to join a dedicated team where your skill and empathy come together to create meaningful, life‑changing impacts for your community, then look no further than Maitland Maternity!

Where you’ll be working:

The Maitland Hospital brings new and improved maternity services to the Maitland region and its surrounds. You’ll enjoy a brand new, state‑of‑the‑art facility that both our midwives and the women that birth with us love to utilise. The culture in Maitland Hospital’s maternity services is renowned for its positivity, and this has a flow on effect to the high level of care our women are provided with when they attend hospital.

Maitland is a vibrant region rich in heritage, culture, and natural beauty, offering a range of attractions from museums and local vineyards to pristine waterways and beaches. Within a 30–40‑minute drive, you can explore the beach, vineyards, Lake Macquarie, and the local airport, while the welcoming community offers plenty of opportunities to connect. Located just two hours north of Sydney, Maitland is a perfect blend of rural charm and easy access to urban conveniences.

As our new MUM, you will:

• Hold current registration as a Registered Midwife with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• Have relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in management, as well as advanced clinical midwifery skills.
• Be well organised, and able to adapt to the changing needs of our services.

What we can offer you:

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• ADO's each month (for full‑time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging – Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Eligibility and compliance: We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. This position is full time; however, part time/ job share arrangements may also be considered. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

For role related queries or questions contact Jo Humphris.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.

Salary Packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take‑home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or . Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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