Job Requisition ID: 7208
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term and / or Part Time Fixed Term
Posting Date: 23 Feb 2026
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Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence. Shape the future of maternity care.
Take the next step in your leadership journey with Monash Health at Dandenong Hospital, one of Victoria's busiest and most dynamic maternity services.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Associate Midwife Manager (AMM) to join our dedicated leadership team and help drive high-quality, woman-centred care within a thriving and culturally diverse community.
Why This Role is Different
This is more than a in charge position — it's an opportunity to:
* Try before you buy and experience the role in a contracted opportunity
* Lead and support a highly skilled midwifery workforce
* Champion clinical excellence and patient safety
* Influence service development within a growing maternity network
* Play a key role in workforce engagement and culture
As part of Monash Women's, you'll contribute to a service aligned with our 2026–2031 strategic vision, Care, Reimagined — delivering care beyond the hospital, embracing innovation, and fostering joy in work.
About the Role
As an Associate Midwife Manager, you will:
* Support the Midwife Manager in operational leadership and workforce coordination
* Provide clinical leadership and oversight across maternity services
* Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement
* Lead, coach and develop midwives to reach their full potential
* Contribute to service planning, change management and performance outcomes
You will be a visible, supportive leader who promotes accountability, collaboration, and a culture where both staff and patients thrive.
This is a fixed term part time opportunity to replace Maternity leave within the role - with leave up until March 2027
About Us
Dandenong Hospital is a major metropolitan facility delivering thousands of births annually within a diverse and vibrant community. The maternity service provides comprehensive antenatal, birthing and postnatal care, supported by strong multidisciplinary partnerships.
This is a fast-paced, diverse environment where leadership makes a genuine impact every day.
About You
You are an experienced Registered Midwife with a passion for leadership and service excellence. You bring emotional intelligence, strong clinical credibility, and the ability to inspire and influence others.
You will also have:
* Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife
* Significant clinical experience in maternity services
* Demonstrated leadership or management experience
* Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
* A commitment to culturally safe, woman-centred care
* The ability to foster a positive, accountable team culture
In Return
When you join Monash Health, you'll benefit from:
* A supportive executive and clinical leadership team
* Professional development and leadership training pathways
* Opportunities to contribute to service growth and innovation
* Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
* Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programs
* A workplace guided by our values: Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In
Ready to lead with impact?
Step into a role where your leadership shapes not only services — but experiences, careers, and lives.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Bridie Mills - Midwife Manager - Birth Suite on mobile
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: Tuesday 10th March 2026