Clinical Midwifery Unit Manager - Pregnancy Care Clinic

Requisition ID: REQ660964
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Part time Job share hours considered)
Position Classification: Clinical Midwifery Unit Manager - Level 1
Location: Wagga Wagga
Remuneration: $130,905.60 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: Midnight on 16 June 2026
Vaccination Category: This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).

Make your mark in rural health, help lead the way in Midwifery.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Clinical Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) to lead the Pregnancy Care Clinic at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of safe, high-quality, woman-centered care while overseeing workforce management, clinical governance, service development and multidisciplinary collaboration. You will also support staff capability, guide clinical practice and drive continuous improvement across the service.

 
About You
As the Clinical Midwifery Unit Manager, you will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical leadership and operational management experience within maternity services 
• Commitment to woman-centered, evidence-based care and quality improvement 
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills 
• Ability to lead, mentor and support multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment 
• Experience in workforce management, service planning and resource coordination 
• Passion for developing staff capability and fostering a positive workplace culture

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

Essential Criteria

• Current registration as a Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 
• Demonstrated leadership experience within maternity or women’s health services 
• Current NSW Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now!

Please contact Ricky Tasker, Acting operational Nurse Manager on Ricky.Tasker@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role. To complete your application, we will require a current CV, application letter and responses to application questions.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.