Maternity Unit Manager

• Full Time, 2 Month Fixed Term Contract
• 80 hours per fortnight - Inclusive of ADO accrual

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

Are you a dynamic and experienced midwifery leader ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated Maternity Unit Manager (MUM) to lead and manage the daily operations of our Maternity Unit across both inpatient and outpatient services, including antenatal, lactation, domiciliary, and midwifery group practice care.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for managing staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring financial accountability, and driving clinical governance initiatives to deliver safe, high-quality, woman-centred care. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, maintaining high standards of midwifery practice that align with Nursing and Midwifery Board standards, NHW values, and the Nursing & Midwifery Capability Framework.

As the MUM, you will play a key role in fostering respectful, therapeutic relationships with women, families, and staff, while ensuring a secure, inclusive environment that meets the diverse needs of our community. Your leadership will ensure excellence in clinical outcomes through evidence-based practice, ongoing education, and strategic alignment with organisational priorities.

If you are committed to professional excellence, collaborative leadership, and delivering outstanding maternity care, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. 
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Rebecca Weir on (03) 5722 5280
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Monday, 6th of October 2025

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies