Associate Midwife Unit Manager

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 Nurse/Midwife to join the Maternity department as a Associate Midwifery Unit Manager

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 five main campuses:

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

About the Role:

The role of the Associate Midwife/Nurse Unit Manager (AMUM) plays a pivotal leadership and clinical role within the Postnatal Maternity Ward, working in partnership with the Midwife Unit Manager to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and woman-centred postnatal care.

This role is responsible for and requires a commitment to fostering a positive and supportive environment for both patients and staff, promoting evidence-based care, clinical governance, and professional development. The AMUM advocates for women and their families, ensuring that care is culturally sensitive, respectful, and aligned with individual needs and preferences during the postnatal period.

The AMUM provides day-to-day operational leadership, supporting midwifery and multidisciplinary staff in the coordination, evaluation, and continuous improvement of postnatal services. The role includes oversight of staffing, clinical standards, patient flow, and resource management while maintaining a strong clinical presence and modelling best midwifery practice.

The AMUM acts as a role model in upholding the values of the organisation, demonstrating leadership, integrity, and accountability, and contributes to strategic planning, quality initiatives, and service development within the maternity service.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum 4 years' experience as a Registered Nurse/Midwife or Clinical Nurse / Midwifery Specialist
• Level 3 FSEP

• Accredited to complete baby checks

• Proven ability to work within a team

• Demonstrated effective communication skills and able to understand the scope of the role
• Must be able to demonstrate sound clinical assessments and analysis, and implement indicated treatments
• Must be able to work a rotating roster, including day, evening and night duty shifts
• Demonstrated understanding of the principals of both Management and Leadership
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the principles of access management and effective patient flow

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Seda Kiroglu, Maternity Unit Manager at

Applications close on 28th October 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.