Job Description

We are currently recruiting for two part-time leadership opportunities within our Postnatal team, with positions available at 0.6 EFT and 0.7 EFT. These roles are ideal for clinicians who are passionate about postnatal care and looking to further their leadership journey.

In these positions, you will work closely with the Maternity Services leadership team and receive ongoing support from the Unit Manager. Through access to professional development opportunities, mentorship, and guidance, you will be well positioned to enhance your leadership capabilities while contributing to the delivery of exceptional postnatal care.

Based at Epworth Freemason Maternity Hospital in East Melbourne. you will be responsible for supporting the Midwife Unit Manager and assisting in the overall clinical management and team leadership of the 34 bed Post Natal unit.

In additional to the Post Natal unit, our Maternity Services department consists of 9 birth suites, 10 special care nursery cots and a 4 bed hospital in the Park Hyatt Hotel and currently accommodates approximately 3,000 births per annum.

You will make an impact by:

- Being part of the Leadership Team that focus on delivering exceptional patient, family and staff experience while achieving high-quality clinical outcomes
- Leading the team through positive role modelling
- Being highly accountable, respectful, supportive and engaging
- Leaning into the Midwife Unit Manager responsibilities where and when needed

To be successful in this role…





You will either be in an ANUM/AMUM role or looking to step into a fantastic leadership role. You are a good communicator, flexible in your approach and have natural ability to show compassion and empathy to patients and their families. You’re keen to progress your career, learn how to lead a unit and are open to mentoring and accessing internal leadership programs that support your journey.

Salary range is $120,595 - $124,661 + super + entitlements ,depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part time).

You will have:

- Current unrestricted midwifery registration with AHPRA
- Previous experience and a passion for working in Post Natal units
- Contemporary knowledge of best practice in maternity and newborn nursing care and the patient journey
- Essential-Minimum 3 yrs exp after Post Grad

Position Description Inherent Requirements

About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Post Natal Ward (East Melbourne)
🏢 Epworth
📍 East Melbourne