Midwifery Unit Manager

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to September 2026
Position Classification: Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $2,551.10 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ603286

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

The Midwifery Unit Manager role is responsible for the operational management and leadership of Midwifery/Nursing staff to ensure the provision of high quality patient and family-centred care and Midwifery and nursing excellence at unit/ward level. The Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2 responsibilities in relation to patient services, ward or unit management and staff management are in excess of those of a Midwifery Unit Manager Level 1.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Proven clinical management & leadership experience in a tertiary/district health care facility.
• Holds or working towards relevant post graduate qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in rostering; managing skill mix & care delivery models according to patient/service need.
• Proficient problem solving skills & experience in performance management.
• Advanced communication & negotiation skills & experience in conflict resolution.
• Experience in quality & change management promoting clinical excellence.

• Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit Salary Packaging Plus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact Kyle Farrell on (02) 9515 7258 or email at kyle.farrell@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 15 September 2025

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