Midwifery Unit Manager — Lead Maternity Team (Day Shift)

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrificing options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness passport

Job summary

Rockhampton Hospital, part of the Queensland Government, is seeking a Midwifery Unit Manager to lead Rockhampton’s Maternity Unit. You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate a multidisciplinary team and ensure women-centred, evidence-based care while balancing clinical priorities with service management.

You’ll drive improvements in safety, quality and experience for women, families and staff, and support innovation and professional development across the service in a fixed-term,

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with NMBA.
• Advanced midwifery knowledge and strong clinical judgement.
• Experience leading teams and managing maternity unit operations.
• Experience with workforce planning, rostering and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary maternity team.
• Oversee staffing, rostering, resources and budgets.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality and patient experience.
• Support innovation and professional development across the service.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Education

NMBA-registered Midwife

Job description

Rockhampton Hospital, part of the Queensland Government, is seeking a Midwifery Unit Manager to lead Rockhampton’s Maternity Unit. You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate a multidisciplinary team and ensure women-centred, evidence-based care while balancing clinical priorities with service management.

You’ll drive improvements in safety, quality and experience for women, families and staff, and support innovation and professional development across the service in a fixed-term,