Midwifery Unit Manager - Midwifery Group Practice and Home Birthing Services
Lead the future of Midwifery Group Practice at Maitland Hospital!
Remuneration: $137,104.41 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2
Requisition ID: REQ657921
Applications Close: Sunday, 3rd May 2026.
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.
About the role:
Based at Maitland Hospital, we are looking for a dynamic, motivated Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) to oversee the day-to-day running of our brand-new model of Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) to include Home Birthing Services. This service provides continuity of midwifery care and support to low-risk women in the community throughout their pregnancy journey. With Home Birthing becoming a brand new offering from Maitland MGP, this is a highly sought after model of care that both the Registered Midwives and their patients enjoy. On any given day, you will be running multidisciplinary team meetings, triaging women, managing the maternity workforce through rostering and performance management, and being the point of contact between the MGP and the core Maternity Unit within the hospital. If you’re looking to take the charge of a new and exciting service, look no further than Maitland MGP!
You won’t be working alone. You’ll be supported by the MUM within the hospital’s maternity unit, as well as the education team and senior managers. Further support is provided by the Women’s and Children’s Services team, who you will work closely with. Ongoing education and professional development are always supported and encouraged within a team that truly believes in “growing their own”.
As our new MUM, you will:
⭐ Have experience with managing caseloads and the MGP model of care
⭐ Be a great communicator within both written and verbal scenarios
⭐ Enjoy being part of a large, multidisciplinary team
Where you’ll be working:
The Maitland Hospital brings new and improved maternity services to the Maitland region and it’s surrounds. You’ll enjoy a brand new, state-of-the-art facility that both our midwives and the women that birth with us love to utilise. The culture in Maitland Hospital’s maternity services is renowned for it’s positivity, and this has a flow on effect to the high level of care our women are provided with when they attend hospital.
Requirements:
1️⃣Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with (AHPRA), and advanced clinical Midwifery skills
2️⃣ Relevant tertiary qualification or has had experience in management.
3️⃣ Eligibility to drive in NSW
Benefits:
✅ Collaborative team environment
✅ Ongoing training and support
✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅ 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 their families
✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
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For role-related queries or questions contact Naomi Evans | Naomi.Evans@health.nsw.gov.au
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
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.
Hunter New England 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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