Reference number: 2821

Job title: Divisional Operations Director Womens and Childrens / Director of Midwifery

Employment type: Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight: 76

Classification: Divisional / Clinical Director 8B Campus

Location: Graham Street

Closing date: 21/08/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Donna Sherringham on [email protected]

About the role:

An exceptional leadership opportunity exists for an experienced and strategic healthcare leader to join GV Health as the Divisional Operations Director Women's, Children's & Director of Midwifery.

This influential dual-role position provides both operational leadership across Women's, Children's and Maternity Services and professional leadership for midwifery practice across GV Health. Working in close partnership with Clinical Directors and executive leaders, you will drive service excellence, operational performance, quality improvement and strategic growth to ensure the delivery of safe, sustainable and person-centred care.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will oversee divisional performance, lead service planning and innovation, manage risk, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient, consumer and workforce outcomes. You will also support the Chief Operating Officer in delivering strategic priorities and advancing clinical services across the portfolio.

In your capacity as Director of Midwifery, you will serve as the organisation's Senior Midwifery Officer, providing professional, clinical and strategic leadership for the midwifery workforce. You will promote evidence-based practice, woman-centred care, strong skilled governance and workforce capability, while partnering with the Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer to strengthen accountability and excellence in midwifery practice across GV Health.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of women's,



children's and maternity services while influencing midwifery practice across a leading regional health service.

You can view the Position Description:

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

How to apply:

External applicants: please click 'apply now' to submit your application.

Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile:

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women's and Children's, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

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Our region:

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria's most liveable regional cities.

Our benefits:

- Free

to personally welcome and connect you to our community * Generous
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subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships * Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance

- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
- A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
- Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
- Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

📌 Divisional Operations Director Womens and Childrens / Director of Midwifery (Shepparton)
🏢 Goulburn Valley Health
📍 Shepparton