Associate Midwife Unit Manager

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata)plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RM2A
• Ongoing Part-Time - working 32 hours per week

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as an Associate Midwife Unit Manager within our Women's Assessment Unit. This position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of maternal care within our dynamic team.

In this role you will work with the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager to lead our specialist Women's Assessment Unit team, providing clinical leadership and operational oversight in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. You'll manage complex cases, mentor emerging midwives and ensure exceptional standards of care for women and families during critical assessment periods. This role combines hands-on clinical practice with strategic unit management, perfect for experienced midwives seeking leadership challenges.

To be eligible for this position, you must be 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 OR be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Midwife looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To thrive in this role, you will possess demonstrated leadership experience, strong clinical skills and passion for women's health. Experience in assessment units, emergency obstetrics, or similar acute care environments will be highly regarded.

Apply now and join our mission to provide exceptional healthcare while advancing your career in a supportive, innovative environment.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

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

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: 916595

Enquiries:

Michelle Marsh

Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager - Women's Assessment Unit

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date:

17 October 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

Associate Midwife Unit Manager - Women's Assessment Unit - RM2A - role

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.