Summary
THHS are seeking a Maternity Unit Manager to join the team within the Ingham Maternity Unit in Ingham on a permanent full-time basis.
The purpose of the MUM is to facilitate and provide midwifery leadership, support, clinical supervision and mentoring within the midwifery team.
About the work unit / facility
Midwifery Group Practice / Maternity Services / Women's and Children's Service Group / Ingham
Ingham Health Service is a 28-bed inpatient facility with emergency and general surgical services.
Ingham is culturally diverse town with a rich Italian history; just over an hour's drive north from Townsville it offers a unique collection of culture, fresh produce and vast green landscapes.
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
* Salary range: $139,951 to $151,949 p.a. (NG7)
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
The purpose of the Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) – Ingham Midwifery Group Practice is to provide midwifery leadership to proactively manage and coordinate clinical practice and the provision of human, financial and material resources in accordance with organisational goals, ensuring a cost-effective midwifery service focused on providing exceptional, evidence-based maternity care.
Requirements:
* Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
* Qualification: Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
* Midwifery: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualifications and registrations with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of current practising certificates.
* Demonstrate clinical skills in IV cannulation, water immersion in labour and waterbirth, perineal suturing and speculum examination.
* Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Deanna Ward on (07) 4433 1***.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV681823
Applications close: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.