Midwifery Unit Manager

Eastern Health; City of Knox; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Work-life balance

Wellbeing support

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Job summary

EASTERN HEALTH seeks a strategic Midwifery Unit Manager to lead 3 East Postnatal Ward and Extended Postnatal Care (EPC) across Angliss and Box Hill Hospitals. You will ensure woman- and family-centred care and smooth patient flow, from admission to discharge.

The role combines clinical leadership with operational management, workforce planning and budget oversight within a multidisciplinary team committed to high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• Current Midwifery registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior midwifery leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of 3 East Postnatal Ward and EPC services across Angliss and Box Hill Hospitals.
• Coordinate patient flow and transitions from inpatient care to discharge home.
• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Drive quality and safety initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, budgets and service planning for maternity services.

Skills

Midwifery leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Midwifery Unit Manager 3 East Postnatal and Extended Postnatal Care

• Permanent full-time work with 5 weeks’ annual leave and a monthly day off included
• Angliss Hospital, Upper Ferntree Gully | Nestled in the beautiful Dandenong ranges with car parking onsite
• Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team, making a meaningful impact on patient cars

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

An exciting leadership opportunity exists for an experienced and progressive midwifery leader to join Eastern Health as the Midwifery Manager for 3 East Postnatal Ward at Angliss Hospital and Extended Postnatal Care (EPC) Services across Angliss and Box Hill Hospitals.

This diverse leadership role encompasses the management of a 16-bed postnatal inpatient unit at Angliss Hospital, alongside oversight of Extended Postnatal Care services across both maternity sites. The Midwifery Manager is responsible for providing strong clinical and operational leadership, ensuring timely and effective patient flow throughout the postnatal journey, from inpatient care through to discharge home with ongoing midwifery support.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations, Women's and Children’s, Angliss Hospital, the Midwifery Manager provides professional, operational and clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, woman-centered care across postnatal inpatient and extended postnatal care services. The role is pivotal in fostering a positive workplace culture, supporting staff development, achieving service objectives and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful applicant will lead a multidisciplinary team of midwives and support staff, ensuring excellence in care delivery while maintaining efficient management of workforce, budgets, quality and safety outcomes.

This position involves:

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day operations of 3 East Postnatal Ward at Angliss and Extended Postnatal Care Services across Angliss and Box Hill Hospitals, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, woman and family‑centered care.
• Coordinate patient flow across inpatient and extended postnatal care services, ensuring timely admissions, discharges and seamless transitions of care from hospital to home.
• Provide leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team of midwives and support staff, fostering a positive workplace culture focused on collaboration, professional development and clinical excellence.
• Drive quality and safety initiatives by monitoring clinical outcomes, managing risks, and leading continuous improvement activities that enhance the experience of women, babies and families.
• Manage workforce, resources and service performance, including staffing, recruitment, budget oversight and service planning, to ensure the efficient delivery of maternity services across both sites.

What you’ll bring

• Current Midwifery registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, or senior midwifery leadership role
• A strong commitment to high‑quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work‑life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Interested in joining us?

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine‑preventable diseases where required.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child‑safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Contact Person: Danni Woolhouse

Acting Deputy Director Operations Women's and Children's Angliss Hospital

Contact Number: 03 9764 6***

Contact email: ***************@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting end date: 4th November 2026

Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7*** (option 1) or ***************@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.

Our Values in Action

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