Midwife Manager Grade 3 - Postnatal Services - Targeted
Step into a leadership role where compassion meets clinical excellence. As Midwife Manager - Postnatal Services, you will drive the future of postnatal care at John Hunter Hospital, ensuring women and newborns receive the highest standard of women-centred, evidence-based care!
Remuneration: $139 661.16 - $142 254.44 Per annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ555339
About the role:
Lead the future of postnatal care at John Hunter Hospital in this Monday - Friday leadership role. Overseeing the postnatal inpatient ward, home maternity service, lactation services, and the Family Care midwifery team, you will drive clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate, women-centred care.
You will manage and inspire a team of dedicated midwives, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and best-practice standards. Your expertise in workforce management, service planning, and evidence-based care will ensure optimal outcomes for women and newborns.
As a key leader, you will champion Baby Friendly Hospital Accreditation, strengthen multidisciplinary partnerships, and support the transition to our state-of-the-art Clinical Services Building in 2026.
This is your opportunity to shape the next era of maternity services - delivering exceptional care, leading with vision, and making a lasting impact on families at John Hunter Hospital.
Where you’ll be working:
Nestled in the tranquil greenery of New Lambton Heights, John Hunter Hospital boasts an exceptional location just moments from Newcastle’s vibrant city centre. This world-class medical facility combines convenience and accessibility, serving patients and visitors from across the Hunter region and beyond. Surrounded by lush parks and serene landscapes, the hospital offers an ideal environment for healing and recovery, perfectly complementing its cutting-edge healthcare services.
The Future of Maternity and Gynaecology at John Hunter Hospital
Experience exceptional postnatal care on Ward K2, where new mothers and babies receive expert, compassionate support. But the best is yet to come! In 2026, we’re transitioning to a state-of-the-art Clinical Services Building, designed to elevate maternity and gynaecological care to new heights.
This cutting-edge facility will offer modern birthing suites, advanced neonatal care, and a seamless patient experience, ensuring every family begins their journey with the highest standard of care. As we move forward, our commitment remains the same: personalised, world-class maternity services in a space designed for comfort, innovation, and excellence.
A new era for maternity care begins at John Hunter Hospital in 2026!
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
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Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work life balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- Extensive recent management experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in an acute hospital setting, supported by a relevant tertiary management qualification and/or equivalent work experience.
If This Sounds Like You, We Would Love You to Apply!
- Passion for Excellence - Commit to clinical innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement.
- Strong Collaboration - Build meaningful partnerships to enhance outcomes for women, newborns, and families.
- Compassion and Empathy - Lead with heart, ensuring women-centred, holistic care at every touchpoint.
- Strategic Thinking - Drive service growth, workforce development, and the transition to our state-of-the-art facility in 2026.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Haxton on Jennifer.Haxton@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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