About us:
The Women and Newborn Unit is composed of Maternity and Gynaecology Ward, Neonatal nursery, Antenatal Clinic, Midwifery Group Practice and Extended Midwifery Services. Approximately 600 babies are born each year in Gladstone. Midwifery and nursing care within the unit is family centred, reflecting the needs of each woman and baby within a safe and sustainable quality system.
All women, babies and families have access to evidenced based, culturally competent midwifery and nursing care in a range of settings close to where they live. Appropriately trained and qualified midwifery and nursing health professionals provide continuous or shared maternity care to women and their babies who meet the service capability of Gladstone Hospital.
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to provide advanced clinical leadership and clinical expertise relevant to the speciality of midwifery and general nursing. The Midwife Unit Manager for CQHHS works in collaboration with the Clinical Midwife Consultant, Midwife Educator and wider CQHHS program team to support the clinical unit in provision of safe quality healthcare through exemplary clinical midwifery and nursing standards of practice for the specialty of general nursing and midwifery.
* Demonstrate an advanced level of decision making in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
* Undertake operational leadership.
* Works collectively to apply the principles of clinical governance.
About you:
* Current nursing registration as a Registered Midwife and Registered Nurse through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* A relevant postgraduate diploma or Master's degree is an expectation of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $169,138 p.a. is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $ $74.76 p.h.
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
* Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
* Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
* Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
* Your current CV or resume, including referees.
* A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
* Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
* Contact
* Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6A673543
Applications close: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Gladstone
Further information
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