ASSOCIATE MIDWIFE UNIT MANAGER
Maternity & Gynaecology
Permanent Part Time, up to 48 hours per fortnight
Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement – AMUM Year 1 ($60.93 p/h) / AMUM Year 2 ($62.99 p/h)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Maternity & Gynaecology team at West Gippsland Healthcare Group as an Associate Maternity Unit Manager (AMUM). Reporting directly to the Maternity Unit Manager, this key leadership position plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, contemporary and person-centred maternity care.
As a clinical leader and role model, you will support the management, coordination and ongoing development of the Maternity & Gynaecology Unit while assisting with workforce management, quality improvement initiatives, patient care delivery, staff development and service planning. You will deputise for the Maternity Unit Manager as required and contribute to fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.
This role would suit an experienced and motivated Registered Midwife and Registered Nurse who enjoys leadership, mentoring staff, driving quality outcomes and delivering exceptional care to women and their families.
Our preferred candidate will have:
- Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Significant post-graduate experience in Midwifery and Gynaecology Nursing, with a minimum of 3-5 years demonstrated clinical expertise.
- Experience in a leadership or management role.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement and staff development.
- Ability to lead, motivate and support staff while fostering a positive workplace culture.
The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:
- Experience managing quality improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control requirements.
- Experience with workforce planning, rostering and human resource management
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
“Did you know …Warragul hospital is located only 30 minutes drive from Pakenham along the freeway against traffic, and that The Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the country!
We are well aware our hospital is aging but our most precious commodity isn’t a building, it’s the quality of care that’s delivered at the bedside by our incredible staff. You won’t find a more friendly, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group! We care for our community because we are the community!
Now who doesn’t want to be part of that! So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Healthcare Group.”
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
- Free Parking
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Further information is contained in the . Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Liz Adams, Midwife Manager, 03 5623 0749 ([email protected])
Applications close: 13 September 2026* (applications may close earlier)
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.
As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
