Midwifery Co-Director

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 185,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 days off/year

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

The Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick, part of NSW Health, is seeking a Midwifery Co-Director to lead the Maternity Division and deliver high‑quality care for women and babies. You will drive innovative models of care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and professional development, while ensuring governance and strategic management.

The role is a temporary full‑time position (38 hours/week) with a salary of AUD 184,618.22– AUD 187,571.52 per year plus superannuation, located at Randwick,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in an acute maternity service with operational management expertise.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary clinical practice and models of care with leadership skills to motivate staff.
• Experience in financial management including cost centre management and staffing profiles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with mediation and negotiation abilities.
• Experience leading teams to develop and implement new models of care and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to the Maternity Division as Midwifery Co-Director.
• Ensure high standards of care for women, babies and families with contemporary models of care.
• Partner with RHW executive for governance, service planning and resource management.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Communication

Project management

Clinical practice leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until June 2027
Position Classification:Nurse Manager Grade 6
Remuneration:$184,618.22 - $187,571.52 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ698816
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Application Close: Sunday 1 November 2026

Where you'll be working

The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research.

Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State’s most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.

Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney’s best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment.

The Role

The RHW team are responsible to provide the most exceptional healthcare experience for families through respect and partnership.

The Midwifery Co-Director role is key to the delivery of extraordinary care by the provision of visionary leadership to the Maternity Division team.

The Midwifery Co-Director ensures provision of the highest standards of care for women, babies and their families by ensuring contemporary andinnovative models of care, multidisciplinary collaboration and facilitating professional development opportunities.

By reflecting the NSW Health CORE values the Midwifery Co-Director engenders a positive and satisfying workplace.

The Midwifery Co-Director is a key partner in the RHW executive and is accountable for effective clinical and corporate governance, divisional and strategic management, service planning and the development and management of efficient allocation of the maternity division resources.

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging optionsthat reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Relevant post graduate qualifications or working towards and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in an acute maternity service with operational management expertise.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary clinical practice, models of care, with demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire staff to achieve service and professional goals.
• Experience in financial management, including cost centre management and staffing profiles and the ability to develop financial strategies and achieve goals.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with proven mediation, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading a team to develop and implement new models of care and general project management.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

OurCORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace