At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional postnatal care and support.
- Company: Join Eastern Health, a leading public health service in Victoria.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse, inclusive team committed to high-quality care.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on families while advancing your midwifery career.
- Qualifications: Current Midwifery registration and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Permanent full-time work with 5 weeks' annual leave and a monthly day off included at Angliss Hospital, Upper Ferntree Gully. Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team, making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.
About the role:
An exciting leadership opportunity exists for an experienced and progressive midwifery leader to join Eastern Health as the Midwifery Manager for 3 East Postnatal Ward at Angliss Hospital and Extended Postnatal Care (EPC) Services across Angliss and Box Hill Hospitals. This diverse leadership role encompasses the management of a 16-bed postnatal inpatient unit at Angliss Hospital, alongside oversight of Extended Postnatal Care services across both maternity sites.
The Midwifery Manager is responsible for providing strong clinical and operational leadership, ensuring timely and effective patient flow throughout the postnatal journey, from inpatient care through to discharge home with ongoing midwifery support. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations, Women's and Children's, Angliss Hospital, the Midwifery Manager provides professional, operational and clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, woman-centered care across postnatal inpatient and extended postnatal care services.
The role is pivotal in fostering a positive workplace culture, supporting staff development, achieving service objectives and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful applicant will lead a multidisciplinary team of midwives and support staff, ensuring excellence in care delivery while maintaining efficient management of workforce, budgets, quality and safety outcomes.
This position involves:
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of 3 East Postnatal Ward at Angliss and Extended Postnatal Care Services across Angliss and Box Hill Hospitals, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, woman and family-centered care.
- Coordinate patient flow across inpatient and extended postnatal care services, ensuring timely admissions, discharges and seamless transitions of care from hospital to home.
- Provide leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team of midwives and support staff, fostering a positive workplace culture focused on collaboration, professional development and clinical excellence.
- Drive quality and safety initiatives by monitoring clinical outcomes, managing risks, and leading continuous improvement activities that enhance the experience of women, babies and families.
- Manage workforce, resources and service performance, including staffing, recruitment, budget oversight and service planning, to ensure the efficient delivery of maternity services across both sites.
What you'll bring:
- Current Midwifery registration with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role, or senior midwifery leadership role.
- A strong commitment to high-quality care.
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
What we offer:
- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
Our commitments:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
Contact Person: Danni Woolhouse Acting Deputy Director Operations Women's and Children's Angliss Hospital
Contact Number: 03 9764 6***
Contact email: ***************@easternhealth.org.au
Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process. Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7*** (option 1) or ***************@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.
Our Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead.
Midwifery Unit Manager in Melbourne employer: Eastern Health
Eastern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With modern offices in Richmond and excellent public transport links, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to extensive professional development opportunities. Joining Eastern Health means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities across Victoria.
