Midwifery Unit Manager (Level 2) Antenatal Ward

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time; 38 hours per week up to up to September 2026
Position Classification:Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $2551.10 per week Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ623749

In Sydney Local Health District our vision isExcellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About the Role

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nations most respected hospitals with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local statewide national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated innovative and caring.

The Midwifery Unit Manager role is responsible for the operational management and leadership of Midwifery/Nursing staff to ensure the provision of high quality patient and family centred care and Midwifery and nursing excellence at unit/ward level.

The Midwifery Unit Manager Level2 responsibilities in relation to patient services ward or unit management and staff management are in excess of those of a Midwifery Unit Manager Level 1.

For more information please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Proven clinical management & leadership experience in a tertiary/district health care facility.
Experience in rostering; managing skill mix & care delivery models according to patient/service need.
Advanced communication & negotiation skills & experience in conflict resolution.

Benefits

Paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
Access to free courses qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits please visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2024015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information please visit: Local Health District is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.

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For enquiries please contact Kyle Farrell on (02)or via email at .

Applications Close: 22 December 2025

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Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time; 38 hours per week up to up to September 2026Position Classification:Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2Remuneration: $2551.10 per week SuperannuationLocation: Royal Prince Alfred HospitalRequisition ID:REQ623749In Sydney Local Health District our vision isExcellence i...