Employment Type : Temporary Part Time - Contract End Date: 17 May 2026
Position Classification: Midwifery Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration : $64.09 per hour
Requisition ID : REQ558161
Applications Close : Thursday 17 April at 11:59 pm 2025
This is a maternity relief position. If the permanent incumbent requires an early return from maternity leave, this contract will cease with two weeks' notice. Maternity relief positions can last up to 12 months, with the possibility of an extension of up to 12 months for reduced hours. There are no claims to permanency.
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking an experienced Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) to join our maternity services team. This role is specifically for an After Hours MUM, overseeing responsibilities across the Maternity Service, including the Special Care Nursery. The MUM will lead in delivering safe, high-quality midwifery care and manage a team of nursing and midwifery professionals.
Shift Pattern
* Weekends: Morning and night shifts (12-hour shifts)
* Monday – Friday: Afternoon and night shifts (8, 10, or 12-hour shifts)
About The Role
Based at Gosford Hospital, we offer comprehensive maternity services such as antenatal, labour, community, birth, postnatal, and special care nursery services. This is a great opportunity for a motivated midwifery professional to take on a leadership role in one of the region’s busiest maternity services.
About You
* Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Midwife (Division 1) with recent clinical experience and knowledge of current midwifery issues.
* Excellent communication skills, teamwork experience, and a background in paediatric care.
* Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to coach, lead, and support a clinical team.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia, be a permanent resident or citizen. We cannot consider those who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
* Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
* Financial Benefits: Salary packaging, novated leasing, and relocation assistance.
* Health & Wellbeing: Discounted gym memberships, free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential counselling services. Access to discounted private health insurance.
* Career Growth: Free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD.
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
We are committed to Child Safe Standards and promoting diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative. COVID-19 vaccinations are recommended but not mandatory for employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment to fill future positions.
Need More Information?
For queries, please contact us. Apply on a weekday during support hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) by calling ROB Help Desk at 1300 679 367.
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