Position Title: Midwifery Unit Manager (Thursday Island)

Location: Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Thursday Island

Remuneration: Comprising salary between $140,632.00 - $152,685.00 per annum employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%)

Midwifery Unit Manager | Thursday Island (Waiben)

Permanent Full-Time

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Jane Davies would love to hear your story, answer your questions and chat with you about this opportunity. Call Jane on 0436 665 969 today.

About the role

The Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) is a Registered Midwife who provides advanced clinical leadership, professional governance and operational management within the Midwifery Unit.

This role supports the delivery of safe, high-quality, culturally responsive maternity services through effective coordination of clinical practice, workforce support, quality improvement activities, change management and the application of contemporary midwifery knowledge and best practice.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the Midwifery Unit Manager contributes to the ongoing growth and development of maternity services across Thursday Island and the wider Torres Strait region.

Why Torres and Cape?

Working with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service means being part of a team that delivers care across some of Queensland's most unique and culturally rich communities.

You’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful healthcare support in diverse environments, build strong relationships with patients, families and communities,



and experience a lifestyle shaped by connection, culture and natural beauty.

Whether exploring tropical islands, connecting with local communities or enjoying the slower pace of life, working in Torres and Cape offers experiences that will stay with you long after your journey begins.

What you’ll get

- Base Salary: $140,632.00 - $152,685.00 per annum
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package
- Relocation and accommodation incentives

Life on Thursday Island (Waiben)

Experience a lifestyle where work and community are closely connected.

- Enjoy a short commute and greater work/life balance
- Immerse yourself in the rich cultures and traditions of the Torres Strait
- Explore stunning island landscapes, crystal-explicit waters and unique natural surroundings
- Build meaningful connections within a welcoming and close-knit community

Imagine yourself here?

Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

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Torres and Cape HHS Values

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

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Enquiries

Jane Davies, 0436 665 969

Job Ad Reference

QLD/TC688683

Closing Date

31 August 2026

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