Maternity Care Leader: Midwifery Unit Manager

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Maitland Maternity, part of Hunter New England Health, invites applications for a brand new Midwifery Unit Manager to lead our obstetric and gynaecology clinics. In this role you will shape MAPS care, oversee rosters, mentor staff and support complex cases within a multidisciplinary team.

You will hold current AHPRA registration, bring management qualifications or experience, and drive staff welfare along with professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Registration as a Registered Midwife with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated management experience.
• Advanced clinical midwifery skills and strong organisational abilities.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead obstetric and gynaecology clinics, including MAPS, Gynaecology and EPAS.
• Oversee staff welfare, rostering and referrals triage.
• Mentor junior staff and support complex cases.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design individualised care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Roster management

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery

Management qualification

Job description

Maitland Maternity, part of Hunter New England Health, invites applications for a brand new Midwifery Unit Manager to lead our obstetric and gynaecology clinics. In this role you will shape MAPS care, oversee rosters, mentor staff and support complex cases within a multidisciplinary team.

You will hold current AHPRA registration, bring management qualifications or experience, and drive staff welfare along with professional development.