Midwifery Unit Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for‑

ADO's each month

6 weeks annual leave

4 weeks annual leave pro-rata

Salary packaging up to $9k + $2.6k for

Fitness Passport

Sustainable Healthcare

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District – Maitland NSW is seeking a compassionate Midwifery Unit Manager to lead obstetric and gynaecology outpatient clinics within Maitland Maternity. You will oversee staff welfare, rosters, referral triage, and mentoring of junior staff to support complex cases.

This brand-new role invites you to shape care models for the team and community. Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure high-quality patient care, staff development, and collaborative

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA
• Management experience or tertiary management qualifications
• Advanced clinical midwifery skills and sound clinical judgement

Responsibilities

• Lead obstetric and gynaecology outpatient clinics (MAPS, Gynaecology, EPAS).
• Coordinate rosters and staff welfare for maternity services.
• Mentor junior staff and support complex cases.
• Triaging referrals and developing individualised care plans with a multidisciplinary team.

Education

Registered Midwife with AHPRA

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District – Maitland NSW

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:REQ702597
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 it’s 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 it’s positivity, and this has a flow on effect to the high level of care our women are provided with when they attend hospital.

Maitlandis 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:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• 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

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full and part time part time vacancies
• 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