Associate Midwifery Unit Manager

Associate Midwifery Unit Manager (Birth Suite and Postnatal)

Part-time fixed-term position (0.8 FTE)

Cabrini Malvern

Cabrini Benefits:
- Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free annually, plus $2,650 meal and entertainment card benefits.- Professional Development: Access to purchased leave options and support for career growth.- Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance with flexible hours.- Convenient Location: Based in vibrant Malvern, with easy access to public transport and discounted Myki commuter fares.- Modern Facilities: Utilise modern technology in our award-winning Gandel Wing.

About the Role:
Our Maternity department is supported by a multidisciplinary team, including midwives, registered nurses, and lactation consultants, working together across 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As the Associate Midwifery Unit Manager (AMUM) for the Birth Suite and Postnatal unit at Cabrini Malvern, you will collaborate closely with the Maternity Services Manager and the clinical management team to provide strong, effective leadership. Your role will involve promoting excellence in clinical practice and supporting the strategic direction of the Maternity department.

This is a fixed-term maternity leave position, with scope for ongoing employment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and operational direction to the Birth Suite and Postnatal teams.- Coordinate and oversee the delivery of patient care, ensuring it aligns with Cabrini's standards and values.- Implement and monitor hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.- Hold accountability for the ward in the absence of the Maternity Services Manager.- Foster a collaborative and supportive environment for staff development and patient care.

About You:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Midwife with:
- At least two years of experience in a leadership or similar role.- Demonstrated clinical and leadership skills.- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife.- A current Working with Children Check.- Commitment to quality patient care and outcomes.- Ability to work within the Mission and Values of the organisation.- Flexibility and a positive attitude.- Attention to detail.


Enquiries should be directed to: Sarah Wealands - Maternity Services Manager - 03 9508 1664

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.