Provide senior strategic leadership to maternity, neonatal and women’s health services, fostering a culture of accountability, enquiry and excellence in midwifery practice. Working in partnership with obstetrics and executives, this role shapes safe, equitable and woman‑centred care aligned with NSW Health policy and quality standards.
Employment Details
* Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
* Position Classification: Midwife Manager Grade 7
* Remuneration: $3,471.20 - $3,522.91 per week
* Hours per Week: 38
* Requisition ID: REQ658516
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.
Where You'll Be Working
The position is based on Royal North Shore Hospital campus and requires work across NSLHD midwifery facilities and services.
What You'll Be Doing
The Principal Midwifery Manager and Co‑Director Maternity, Neonatal and Women’s Health will provide strategic and operational direction, support, and service development across facilities. Responsibilities include:
* Strategic leadership of clinical services, including staff and resources, in partnership with NSLHD and facility executives to meet budgetary targets.
* Resource person for complex human resources issues, clinical investigations, and participation in relevant committees.
* Upholding professional principles as defined by the Nurses & Midwives Act 1991, ANMC, and AHPRA.
Qualifications
* Current registration as a midwife with AHPRA and extensive clinical midwifery and senior management experience within a tertiary‑level hospital or across a maternity service, with demonstrated skills in operational and strategic planning.
* Ability to implement contemporary models of care and research within a maternity service to improve continuity, collaboration, care coordination and patient outcomes.
* Leadership skills to motivate and organize individuals and teams to achieve organisational goals, including advising, implementing, and monitoring governance frameworks.
* Experience ensuring quality and safety of maternity services, incorporating data, analytics, and women’s experience into monitoring and improvement.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Other Requirements
This NSW Health Category A position requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. Applicants must complete the OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process and provide vaccination evidence.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Contact
For role‑related queries or questions, contact Claire Harris at Claire.Harris@health.nsw.gov.au.
Application Dates
Applications Close: 6 May 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: 10 June 2026
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