Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until September 2027
Position Classification: Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $150,816.94 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ691503
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: 20 September 2026
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
Our Hospital and Community
Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire.
Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about South Eastern Sydney Local Health District here.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Community Maternity Services - Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) will work collaboratively with midwives and the relevant multidisciplinary team in providing holistic woman centred care, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients through the promotion of best practice. The Community Maternity Services - MUM will effectively and efficiently manage allocated, financial, human and physical resources for community midwifery services including midwifery continuity models of care, midwifery support program and antenatal clinic.
The purpose of the Midwifery Unit Manager role is to:
- lead, direct and co-ordinate women-centred care;
- ensure the practice of midwifery is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives
- lead and co-ordinate the midwifery and multi-disciplinary care team at the ward or unit level, and
- monitor the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit provide strategic, operational and financial responsibility for Community Maternity Services
- Manage resources, budgets, assets, projects and staffing
- Demonstrate appropriate delegation
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. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Natascha Dastur on [email protected]
Selection Criteria:
1. Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
2. Demonstrated skills in leadership and management within a health care setting
3. Has undertaken and continues to engage in professional development to further advance their management and leadership competencies
4. A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services
5. A demonstrated understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation
6. A demonstrated understanding of quality improvement and the ability to manage change
7. Demonstrable negotiation and conflict resolution skills
8.Computer literacy skills
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Reasonable Adjustments
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