Lead Midwifery Unit Manager - Maternity Care Centre

Northern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible work options

Inclusive workplace culture

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Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an Associate Midwifery Unit Manager to lead the Maternity Assessment Centre (MAC) and support the Women’s and Children’s MAC team. The role involves managing midwifery resources, setting standards, and ensuring safe, timely care for obstetric patients.

The AMUM reports to the NUM and may act in their absence. Strong clinical and leadership skills, plus maternity management experience, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife and/or Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated management and leadership capabilities.
• Experience with access management and patient flow.
• Sound clinical assessment and treatment implementation.
• Computer literacy and use of NH IT systems.
• Ability to work a rotating roster (day/evening/night).
• Holds a Level 3 FSEP certificate (preferred).
• Minimum five years in midwifery.
• Recent maternity assessment centre management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage professional and operational needs of Maternity Assessment Centre.
• Oversee care and patient flow for women in MAC to ensure safe, timely services.
• Set clinical standards to achieve high quality midwifery care.
• Foster professional development and staff satisfaction.
• Partner with women and families to provide holistic, women-centred care.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, supportive environment.

Skills

Registration

Leadership

Access management

Clinical assessment

IT systems proficiency

Rotating roster

FSEP certificate

Midwifery experience

Maternity management

Job description

Northern Health is seeking an Associate Midwifery Unit Manager to lead the Maternity Assessment Centre (MAC) and support the Women’s and Children’s MAC team. The role involves managing midwifery resources, setting standards, and ensuring safe, timely care for obstetric patients.

The AMUM reports to the NUM and may act in their absence. Strong clinical and leadership skills, plus maternity management experience, are essential for success in this role.