This is a Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2 - Port Macquarie Base Hospital role with NSW Health based in Port Macquarie, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - mid level More about the Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2 - Port Macquarie Base Hospital role at NSW Health Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2 Remuneration: $137,104.41 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ624924 Advertising Closes: 16 February 2026 Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). About The Role The Maternity Unit Manager provides strong clinical and management leadership to the ward, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality midwifery care in line with contemporary best practice and Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures. The position leads, directs and coordinates patient care at the unit level, ensuring standards of care are consistently met while promoting patient safety, clinical quality and innovation. This role is also responsible for the effective management of human, physical and financial resources, working collaboratively with relevant subject matter experts to deliver optimal health outcomes within available resources. It actively contributes to problem solving, performance improvement initiatives and business management activities across NSW Health. Practice is aligned with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s professional standards, NSW Health Code of Conduct and CORE values, fostering a safe environment and a culture of continuous quality improvement. This is a Full Time Permanent position based at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. About You You are a Registered Midwife with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, bringing high level operational and clinical management expertise within a relevant healthcare setting and can demonstrate strong capability in coordinating unit and service activities, ensuring the effective management of human, physical and financial resources to deliver safe, efficient and high quality care within a defined budget. You are an effective and inspiring leader, able to lead and support a nursing team within a multidisciplinary environment while fostering collaboration, accountability and professional development can you possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, strong computer literacy across a range of applications, and a proven ability to lead change using contemporary change management methodologies. You will also maintain a sound understanding of current and emerging issues impacting the nursing and midwifery profession. About Port Macquarie Amidst a stunning coastline of rocky headlands and neighbouring the banks of the Hastings River estuary is the vibrant and unspoilt town of Port Macquarie. Located in on the Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Port Macquarie is renowned for its natural beauty, stunning beaches, and abundance of wildlife, offering a distinctive mix of heritage buildings, modern hotels and apartments, diverse dining, shopping and entertainment venues, Port Macquarie has much to offer. A coastal walk from the town centre to the 19th-century Tacking Point Lighthouse offers views over water, home to whales and dolphins. Take a sunrise swim followed by brekkie overlooking the ocean. Search out art for the home or produce for the pantry, have the luxurious long lunch and meet the wine makers. Hire a BBQ Boat on the river for a relaxed arvo of fishing with friends. Linger over a cocktail and sunset with your mates under fringed umbrellas. Fresh salty air, frolicking dolphins and views to die for. The Port Macquarie Base Hospital is a 228-bed level five facility with a 24-hour Emergency Department and a range of specialist services including intensive care, cardiology, geriatric, rheumatology, stroke, respiratory, oncology, renal dialysis, general medicine, orthopaedic, urology, vascular, general surgery, mental health, paediatrics and obstetrics. Additional services include physiotherapy, dietetics, social work, occupational therapy, Aboriginal health and Acute Pain Service. Diagnostic services include pathology, CT scans, nuclear medicine, MRI, ultrasound and general x-ray. Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. Are you interested in moving to the Mid North Coast? Learn more at The Welcome Experience. A free service supporting businesses, essential workers and their families who are considering moving or have made the move to regional NSW. A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Bemmann on Lisa.Bemmann@health.nsw.gov.au For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@health.nsw.gov.au 'Get to know our Health District' - MNCLHD Code of Ethics and Conduct for NSW Government Sector Employees Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ⚕️ Providing clinical and management leadership Coordinating patient care Managing resources Key Strengths ⚕️ Registered Midwife Leadership Clinical Management Change Management ️ Communication Skills Computer Literacy A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.