Midwifery Director

Job no: 912953

Work type: Full time

Location: Far North

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla or Port Augusta
• RN/M5.2 | Full Time | Ongoing
• 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).

Join our team as a Midwifery Director and lead innovative strategies that elevate midwifery services, shaping exceptional care for mothers and families

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

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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:

The Midwifery Director plays a pivotal role in leading and shaping midwifery services across the Local Health Network. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic directions, operational plans, and policies that support excellence in midwifery practice. Providing expert advice on contemporary workforce and professional matters, the role delivers strategic leadership to drive innovation, quality improvement, and positive change. The Midwifery Director holds accountability for governance and practice standards, the effective use of corporate systems to enhance and evaluate midwifery care, fostering healthy work environments, and ensuring the cost-effective delivery of high-quality health services.

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: 912953

Want To Know More? Contact:

Angela McLachlan - Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, ,

Application Closing Date: Friday 5th September PM

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Advertised: 22 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 05 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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