Position Overview
Make your mark in the future of Maternity & Paediatric Services at Armidale Hospital!
* Remuneration: $140,793.44 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
* Location: Armidale Hospital
* Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
* Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Lvl 3
* Applications Close: Sunday, 15th February 2026.
About the Role
Based at Armidale Hospital, we are looking for a dynamic, motivated Midwifery and Nursing Unit Manager (MNUM) to provide expert support to women and their families across the Maternity and Paediatric Units. On any given day, you will be running team meetings, managing the maternity and paediatric workforce through rostering and performance management, and promoting the existing positive team culture amongst the wards. If you're an experienced, dual registered midwife/nurse ready to elevate your career in a role where no two days are the same, then look no further than Armidale.
You won't be working alone. The Maternity & Paediatric units at Armidale Hospital are small but close-knit teams that give a welcoming and supportive feel the moment you come into the wards. You'll be supported by the surrounding multi-disciplinary team within maternity and paediatrics, as well as the Deputy Director of Nursing and Director of Nursing.
Requirements
* Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
Benefits
* The Welcome Experience: to help you settle into your new community
* Collaborative team environment
* Ongoing training and support
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true Work‐Life balance
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro‐rata for part‐time employees)
* Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well‐being – discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non‐clinical and clinical professionals
Eligibility and Visa
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full‐time or part‐time vacancies.
* To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Additional Information
* Contact Michelle Whiteley for role‐related queries or questions: Michelle.Whiteley@health.nsw.gov.au
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
* Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‐free application process.
Category A Position
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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