Midwifery Unit Manager - Young

Overview

Requisition Number : REQ608105. Employment Type : Permanent Part-Time. Hours per Week : Up to 18. Position Classification : Midwifery Unit Manager - Level - 1. Remuneration : $127,091.34 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable). Applications Close : 29 October 2025. Location : Young.

Lead with Purpose. Deliver Quality Care. Make a Lasting Impact.

About Us

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is our region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.

At MLHD, you’ll deliver meaningful care across diverse settings, with access to career development opportunities, advanced technology, and comprehensive employee benefits.

About The Opportunity

As the Maternity Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of nursing services for your department. In managing your nursing team, you will take a proactive role in overseeing and driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen service delivery and achieve improved health outcomes for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team to ensure the exceptional delivery of evidence-based care within contemporary models of practice. Ensure governance processes are in place, including timely and appropriate responses to incidents, complaints, and risk management.
• Lead and manage processes that drive quality outcomes, ensure patient safety, and support continuous improvement—demonstrated through the achievement of key performance indicators, outcome measures, patient and staff surveys, and audit results
• Manage the efficient use and coordination of physical and financial resources to maximise expenditure toward health outcomes and ensure plans are in place to promote business continuity and avoid potential service disruptions
• Lead with purpose by motivating and managing teams, applying change management to address challenges in community and rural health service delivery

About You

Why join MLHD?

How To Apply : If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now. Please contact Jessica Pavese via jessica.pavese@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 5 application questions.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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