At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of midwives and manage antenatal care services.
- Company: Join the Northern NSW Local Health District, dedicated to quality healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, fitness discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace a supportive team culture and flexible work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's and newborns' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in midwifery management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 99720 - 143997 $ per year.
High-quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life with more opportunities and more flexibility.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Midwifery Unit Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: $143,997.20 per annum pro rata
Hours Per Week: 38
You may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
About The Role
Lismore Base Hospital is seeking a Midwifery Unit Manager to join the Antenatal Clinic & Midwifery Group Practice team. The Midwifery Unit Manager is responsible for the efficient management of the midwifery and other relevant staff under their delegation and coordination of the provision of midwifery care within the Antenatal Services and Midwifery Group Practice at Lismore Base Hospital. Leading midwifery staff, ensuring effective liaison between all health professionals and responsible for the environmental and work, health and safety management of the unit. Clinician engagement and leadership has been a prominent feature of the public health system for a number of years, where clinician led clinical standards, safety and quality improvements have become a major focus. The Local Health District (LHD) is committed to the strengthening and ongoing involvement and clinician engagement of staff that provide direct women and newborn care in the planning, delivery, improvement and evaluation of health services.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us. You care. We care.
Join Our Team And You’ll Enjoy
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
For role related queries or questions contact Shannon Morris on Shannon.Morris@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 2 November 2026
NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.
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 (PD2026_004). You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
Midwifery Unit Manager, Antenatal Clinic / Midwifery Group Practice – Lismore employer: Northern NSW Local Health District
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Contact Details:
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