Requisition ID: REQ652045
Employment Type: Permanent Full -Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager - Grade 5
Location: Negotiable across MLHD
Remuneration: $159,796.87 - $162,504.94 per annum + superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 24 April 2026
Drive excellence. Inspire teams. Improve outcomes. Leading midwifery care that shapes the future.
About the Opportunity
The District Midwifery Manager provides clinical, operational and professional leadership, along with strategic advice, across MLHD’s Midwifery Services. This senior role guides maternity services and models of care, while promoting a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
As the District Midwifery Manager, you will:
* Provide strategic leadership of maternity services across MLHD
* Lead service design and implementation of contemporary, multidisciplinary models of maternity care
* Build and maintain strong partnerships with tertiary services, universities and key internal and external stakeholder
* Provide expert leadership in the development of work practice strategies and models of care
* Provide strategic advice to MLHD Executive, Board and Directorates regarding maternity services, risks and compliance
* Represent MLHD on relevant state-wide maternity working groups
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Prior experience in senior midwifery leadership, service planning and operational management
* Proven ability to lead change, redesign services and implement sustainable models of care
* Advanced decision-making, problem-solving and autonomous practice within scope
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities and high-volume workloads while delivering positive outcomes
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
* Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
* Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience
* Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
* Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, Apply Now. Please contact Len Bruce, General Manager Wagga Wagga Base hospital, Executive Director of Medical Services on 026938 6665 or if you have any questions about this role.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.