Maternity Unit Manager @ Kilmore District Hospital

Reference Number:52698:Maternity Unit Manager @ Kilmore District Hospital
Employment Type:On Going Full Time (FT)
Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Registered Midwives to join the Kilmore District Hospital Maternity Unit team.
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:
This role requires a strong clinical and operational leader who can support the delivery of safe, high-quality maternity care within a community-focused setting.

This role is responsible for overseeing daily unit operations, leading and supporting midwifery staff, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, driving quality improvement initiatives, and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive experience and a strong working knowledge of maternity services and midwifery practice
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and support multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centred care, safety and quality improvement
• Well-developed communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Relevant midwifery qualifications and current AHPRA registration

Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to thePosition Description. Alternatively, you can contact Tania Nicholson, Director of Nursing/Site Operations, or

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.
Applications close 2 December 2025
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.