This is a Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Are you an experienced Clinical Midwife Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead an exceptional team in a vibrant regional setting? Join us at the Western Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) in Kalgoorlie, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of maternity services for our community.
As the Clinical Midwife Manager, you will manage the services, operations, and resources of the Maternity Unit, ensuring we meet both WACHS requirements and the diverse needs of the regional population. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee standards of midwifery and neonatal nursing practice, and ensure the provision of safe, effective, and efficient client care.
Ideal Candidate
* Demonstrated experience in managing Maternal and Newborn Services, including financial and clinical resource management.
* Proven ability to drive complex change management processes and lead a team effectively.
* Highly developed verbal, written, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and evaluation skills to facilitate innovative solutions to sensitive challenges.
* Familiarity with contemporary quality and risk management principles.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team within the Maternity and Assessment Unit, Birth Suite, Special Care Nursery, and Antenatal Clinic.
* Develop and implement operational plans to utilise human, financial, and physical resources effectively, in line with regional priorities.
* Provide advanced patient care, management, expert consultancy, and support both within and beyond the hospital setting.
* Foster a culturally sensitive environment that supports Aboriginal and other culturally diverse backgrounds.
* Initiate quality improvement, risk management, and change management strategies to enhance services.
* Oversee staffing, rosters, and the recruitment and orientation of new staff to ensure the delivery of high‐quality care.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Diversity Statement
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encouraging applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, and youth (24 years of age and under).
Pre‐Employment Conditions
All candidates must undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. The recruitment process requires completion of a satisfactory Pre‐Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) – an unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Benefits
* Paid Study Leave
* Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
* Up to $9,010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, and everyday living expenses
* Up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment
o Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre‐tax vehicle expenses
* Flexible working and leave arrangements
* As a WA Country Health Service employee you are entitled to discounts across some private health‐care funds.
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