Associate Midwife Unit Manager, Birth Suite, CORE

6 days ago


Newtown, Queensland, Australia Barwon South West Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 64 

Job Category - Nursing - Midwives

Req Id

  • Exciting opportunity to join the leadership team in Birth Suite and Maternity Assessment Unit, assisting in the planning and delivery of a high-quality Maternity Service, while developing a professional and collaborative partnership within the Multidisciplinary Team
  • Join our dedicated and passionate core Birth Suite and Maternity Assessment team, within a service that has expansion planned for the future
  • Associate Midwifery Unit Manager, Core Birth Suite/MAU. Permanent and temporary part-time hours available

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, women's services, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About the facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

About Maternity Services

Barwon Health provides pregnancy, intrapartum and postnatal care for both high and low risk pregnancies. The number of births per annum is around 2950. Antenatal care is provided in both hospital and community sites. We have a Maternity Assessment Unit adjacent to the Birth Unit. The Birth Unit has 8 birth rooms, and the Maternity Ward has 24 beds, a Postnatal Care in the home service and a Lactation service.

About this role

In this role you will lead a team of midwives who will plan, implement, evaluate and maintain a high standard of midwifery care to achieve desired clinical outcomes. At the same time recognising the needs and acknowledging the dignity, culture and values of all patients and their families. You will empower all people and their families within a service that embraces both continuity of philosophy and consistency of advice and information. You will lead a team of midwives who provide direct patient care, in the Birth Suite and Maternity Assessment Unit, through a consumer centred approach and within scope of practice.

We seek a highly motivated Midwife with excellent interpersonal skills who has a passion for leading others to provide care that is woman and family centred, based on best evidence. Take this opportunity to shine and apply now to join our team.


About the culture  



You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development. 



Barwon Health staff benefits 

  • Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction 

  • A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

  • Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career 

  • Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 



About Geelong - Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'. 

  • Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes 

  • Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers 

  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast 

  • Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes 



Diversity and Inclusion 



Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. 



We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all. 



We encourage applications from: 

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples 

  • LGBTIQA+ community members 

  • People of all gender identities 

  • People with disability 

  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities 



If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us. 



Barwon Health is a child-safe and totally smoke-free workplace. Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. 



Please note we do not accept resumes via email. 



This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person: Josephine Crowe
Email:

OR 

Contact person: Imogen Burrows
Email:

Application closing date: 11th, November 2025

Position Description

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