Midwifery Unit Manager Postnatal ServicesJoin to apply for the Midwifery Unit Manager Postnatal Services role at Women's and Children's Health NetworkMidwifery Unit Manager Postnatal Services1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Midwifery Unit Manager Postnatal Services role at Women's and Children's Health NetworkGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Women's and Children's Health Network, Women’s and Babies Division – North Adelaide - 5006Classification – RN3/M3 - $125,183 to $130,779 per annum + superannuationFull Time- OngoingWomen's and Children's Health Network, Women’s and Babies Division – North Adelaide - 5006Classification – RN3/M3 - $125,183 to $130,779 per annum + superannuationFull Time- OngoingJoin Our Exceptional Team: Midwifery Unit Manager, Postnatal ServicesAn exciting opportunity exists to join the Women's and Babies Division as Midwifery Unit Manager, Postnatal Services. This pivotal role oversees the 42-bed Postnatal Ward, and the Midwifery Home Visiting service, ensuring exceptional care is provided for new mothers and their newborns.As the Midwifery Unit Manager, you will leverage your clinical expertise to coordinate and lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring continuity and quality of patient care. Your leadership skills, including effective communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities, will be instrumental in fostering a positive work culture and achieving outstanding patient outcomes.In this dynamic role, you will be accountable for the outcomes of midwifery practices and multidisciplinary teams, addressing inconsistencies between practice and policy, and developing team performance. Your ability to review and improve models of care to be person and family-centred will be highly valued.RoleTo thrive in this role, you must be a Registered Midwife or Nurse and Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), holding a current practicing certificate and at least three years of post-registration experience. Additionally, you should possess:Effective leadership skills and highly developed communication abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamDemonstrated ability to foster a workplace that develops staff potentialProven flexibility, innovation, and creativity within the service settingDemonstrated competence in relevant nursing and/or midwifery practicesExperience in management, leadership, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict managementKnowledge of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics, and competency standardsIf you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and committed to empowering new families, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on the families in our care.To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the relevant attached role description(s).What WCHN Can Offer YouRelocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year. Click here for more information.Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesSupport for you and your family via our Employee Assistance ProgramAbout UsThe Women’s & Children’s Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We are the state’s leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as being SA’s largest maternity and obstetric service.Want to know more about WCHN opportunities? Click Here to discover how you can Realise you Potential and join one of the many teams at the Women’s and Children’s Network to make positive change in our community. Stay connected with our Network! Follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed about exciting job opportunities and updates on what we do. Click here to join the conversation.Special ConditionsTo find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.Immunisation Requirements ChecklistApplicant Documents ChecklistApplication InstructionsYou will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.Other Important InformationThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.EnquiriesJennie Magor – Midwifery Manager - WABS08 81617722Jennifer.Magor@sa.gov.auApplication Closing Date: Sunday, 6th July 2025 - 11:55pmAttachmentRNM3 - Midwifery Unit Manager - Postnatal Services - Role Description.pdfSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Women's and Children's Health Network by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Service Unit Manager” roles.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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