Requisition Number: REQ670767
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse/Midwife Manager - Grade 5
Remuneration: $170,655.23 - $173,551.14 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 38
Applications Close: Sunday 19 July 2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Based within an MLHD Corporate Office or MLHD Facility
Lead the Future of Midwifery Services Across Murrumbidgee
About the Opportunity
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is seeking an experienced and visionary midwifery leader to join the District as the Principal Strategic Midwifery Manager.
As the Principal Strategic Midwifery Manager, you will provide district-wide leadership for midwifery services across MLHD, driving workforce planning, service innovation, contemporary models of care and professional practice. Working closely with senior clinical and executive leaders, you will lead strategic initiatives that strengthen maternity services and improve outcomes for women, babies and families across our regional and rural communities.
In addition to the above, as Principal Strategic Midwifery Manager, you will:
Drive quality, safety, continuity of care and workforce capability through innovation, change management and professional leadership.
Monitor performance, governance and strategic outcomes while providing expert advice on complex clinical matters.
Build partnerships with key stakeholders and contribute to reporting, research, policy development and ministerial responses.
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Midwife.
Extensive senior leadership experience within maternity and midwifery services.
Proven ability to lead strategic planning, workforce development, service redesign and contemporary models of maternity care.
Strong knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and develop high-performing teams.
Experience leading organisational change, innovation and improvement initiatives within complex healthcare environments.
A commitment to Women and Family Centred Care and the MLHD CORE Values.
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is our region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll deliver meaningful care across diverse settings, with access to career development opportunities, advanced technology, and comprehensive employee benefits.
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Carla Bailey, Executive Director Operations, via [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.
To complete your application, we will require a current CV, application letter and responses to application questions.
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
