Midwifery Unit Manager, Level 1, Obstetric & Gynaecology Clinics

NSW Health; Newcastle-Maitland; Vor Ort; AUD 130.000 - 158.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid parental leave

Professional development

EAP

ADO's monthly

6 weeks annual leave

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Sustainable Healthcare

Zusammenfassung

NSW Health's Maitland Hospital is recruiting a Midwifery Unit Manager to lead outpatient obstetric and gynaecology services, including MAPS, Gynaecology and EPAS clinics. You will shape care models, supervise rosters, mentor staff and support complex cases in a brand new role.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will drive staff welfare and service improvements while delivering high-quality patient care to the Maitland community.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold current registration as a Registered Midwife with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in management; advanced clinical midwifery skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead outpatient services including MAPS, Gynaecology and EPAS clinics.
• Oversee staff welfare and rosters; triage referrals; mentor junior staff.
• Support complex cases and shape models of care for the team and community.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Midwifery management

Clinical midwifery skills

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in management

Jobbeschreibung

Midwifery Unit Manager, Level 1, Obstetric & Gynaecology Clinics

Shape the MAPS model of care provided to our community in this brand new leadership position at Maitland Maternity!

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

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.Please contact***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.