Midwifery Director

Job no: 919586

Work type: Full time

Location: Far North

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta or Whyalla
• RN/M5.2 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 3 October 2026)
• Base Salary Range: $160,848 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), Professional Development Allowance, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Lead with purpose and help shape the future of maternity services across the Flinders and Upper North region within a supportive leadership team

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN, Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service and Whyalla Hospital and Health Service

Site and Service:

Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service

The Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service is a large regional hospital that provides a wide range of services including emergency, general and surgical, maternity, outpatient, and outreach services. The hospital has 58 beds including flex and monitored beds. The Port Augusta Hospital also has chemotherapy services and has a Renal Dialysis Unit and a Paediatric Department, both of which are the largest outside of Adelaide. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. Find out more about the Services at Port Augusta Hospital and Health Service | SA Health

Whyalla Hospital

Whyalla Hospital and Health Services is a large regional hospital comprising of 75 beds including flex beds and a designated High Dependency Unit. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency, medical and surgical, maternity, rehabilitation, mental health, and outpatients. Whyalla Hospital's Cancer Resource Centre is one of the largest in regional South Australia. It includes six chemotherapy chairs, outpatient care and counselling services, reducing the need to travel outside of the region for care. It is also, one of three stroke services in regional SA, providing specialised treatment for suitable stroke patients 24/7, supported by metropolitan stroke units. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. Find out more about the Services at Whyalla Hospital and Health Service | SA Health

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

As the Midwifery Director, you will provide strategic leadership and professional governance for maternity services across the Flinders and Upper North region. This pivotal role oversees the governance and operational management of birthing services in Port Augusta and Whyalla, ensuring the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality, and woman-centred care. You will play a key role in shaping the direction of midwifery services by developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic plans, policies, and models of care that align with best practice and community needs. In addition to providing expert advice on professional, workforce, and clinical matters, you'll foster innovation and continuous improvement in midwifery practice and culture. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on maternity care across diverse communities, while supporting and empowering midwives to deliver outstanding care in a positive and collaborative environment.

Looking for a change in scenery? – Midwifery

About You:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Registered Midwife with at least 5 years post registration experience.
• Experience as a leader or manager in the health care industry.
• Experience in managing and leading complex projects.
• Experience in leading services or organisations through times of extensive change.
• Experience in applying contemporary management processes and practices in a health care setting.
• Experience in leading quality improvement initiatives in health care settings.
• Experience in managing large numbers of staff from various multidisciplinary backgrounds.
• Experience in the use of computer software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 919586

Want To Know More? Contact:

Angela McLachlan - Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, ,

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 18th November PM

Attachments:

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 04 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 18 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

---