Join the Team at Bayside Health

· Midwifery Unit Manager -Permanent Full Time, 80 Hours Per fortnight

· Wonthaggi Campus

· NM2/3 Depending on Experience

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The Women & Family Services Midwifery Unit Manager provides direct supervision and co-ordination of the overall clinical and administrative management of the Women & Families Service to ensure the delivery of safe and competent midwifery care and provide for the safety and well-being of women, families, staff, and visitors.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

· Registered Midwife (RN/RM) holding registration to practice

· Significant experience and skills in midwifery

· Management experience

· Entitlement to work within Australia

· A Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the issue date

· Provision of valid Working with Children Check

· Seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare workers in accordance with Secretary, Department of Health Directions

Desirable





· Post-Graduate qualifications in management

· Post graduate qualifications or working towards Masters in Advance Midwifery Practice

· Previous experience and knowledge of standards accreditation (National Standards)

· Strong inter-personal skills

· Demonstrated leadership skills and experience

· Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills

· An ability to think strategically

Benefits

· Step into state-of-the-art facilities

· Take advantage of free onsite parking

· Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing

· Onsite Café (Leongatha, Wonthaggi sites)

· Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

· Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners

· Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders[GA3]

Next Steps

For any questions or for a copy of the PD, please feel welcome to contact the People & Culture Team at **@basscoasthealth.org.au

Please state in your application if you currently work for Bayside Health.

The role ceases advertising on 25/9/2026

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies | SEEK

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a secure and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care

📌 Midwifery Unit Manager (Wonthaggi)
🏢 Bayside Health
📍 Wonthaggi