Midwifery Unit Manager Postnatal

Job Description:

• Role Title: Midwifery Unit Manager - Postnatal
• Role Type: Permanent Full-time
• Department and Location: Maternity Department The Mater hospital North Sydney
• Salary: 70.25 AUD base per hour.

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.

About The Role:

• Whelan Ward (postnatal) consists of 34 inpatient beds catering for postnatal and antenatal patients. The Midwifery Unit Manager is responsible for planning implementing coordinating evaluating and leading all aspects of patient care and staff performance management and allocation.
• In consultation with the ADCS create ward roster monthly allocate staffing appropriately taking into consideration staff numbers to maintain patient and staff safety skill mix of staff along with the budget WHPPD.
• The position holder will ensure the satisfaction of all stakeholders utilising best practice standards in line with the philosophy mission and values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries.

About You:

• Bachelor of Midwifery.

• Current AHPRA Registration.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge in Midwifery with a commitment to professional development and clinical teaching.
• Willingness to work with Maternity Management Team Assistant Director of Clinical Services Acute and Cancer Services and Executive to improve services within the Mater with an optimistic attitude and passion for success.
• All practices are consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

Why Work at St Vincents

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development scholarship programs including the DApice Scholarship for Enrolled nurses and paid study leave.

About The Mater:

In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital North Sydney.

• One of Sydneys premier private hospitals.
• Close by to train stations at North Sydney St Leonards and Crows Nest and buses on Pacific Highway.
• The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
• Core specialties include Obstetrics Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements bone and sports injuries cardiology cancer care and surgery lung and vascular medicine ear nose and throat surgery urology endocrine surgery and neurosurgery.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia:

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity:

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body mind spirit and community.

How To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with the role.

The closing date for applications is 15th May 2026

Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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