Requisition ID: REQ640857 Employment Type: Permanent - Full time Position Classification: Midwifery Unit Manager - Level 1 Location: Wagga Wagga Remuneration: $130,905.60 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours Per Week: 38 Applications Close: 1 April 2026
Make your mark in rural health, help lead the way in Midwifery.
Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW — offering the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy a vibrant caf é and restaurant scene, major shopping and sporting facilities, excellent schools, and a welcoming community feel.
Set on the beautiful Murrumbidgee River, Wagga offers year-round outdoor living with parks, walking tracks, water activities and community events. You'll have access to regional flights and easy connections to major centres including Canberra (approx. 2.5 hours), Sydney (approx. 4.5 hours) and Melbourne (approx. 5.5 hours).
About the Opportunity
As the Clinical Midwifery unit manager (MUM), you will be responsible and provide overall leadership and operational management of the unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based, woman-centred care. The role oversees care coordination, workforce leadership and resource management while fostering a positive, collaborative team culture that supports women, babies and families across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
As the Clinical Midwifery Unit Manager, you will:
Coordination of Patient Services
Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to meet women's clinical and psychosocial needs, facilitate smooth discharge and continuity of care, and oversee support services such as catering and transport.
Unit Management
Ensure compliance with policies, maintain a safe clinical environment, and manage equipment, stock and cleaning to support efficient operations.
Staff Management and Leadership
Provide direction, supervision and leadership of midwifery and nursing staff, manage rostering and skill mix, support recruitment and professional development, and lead practice improvements based on evidence and women's needs.
To find out more, please review the Position Description
About You
* Current registration as a Registered Midwife with the NMBA via AHPRA
* Demonstrated senior midwifery experience with leadership and management capability
* Proven ability to manage workforce, financial and physical resources effectively
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage women, families and multidisciplinary teams
* Experience managing conflict, performance and change in a professional manner
* Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
* Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, risk management and work health and safety
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km 2, Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region's largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you'll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.
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.
* Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
* 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, click apply now!
Please contact Ricky Tasker, if you have any questions about this role.
To complete your application, we will require a current CV, application letter and responses to application questions.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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