Midwifery Unit Manager - Community Maternity - Temporary Full Time - The Sutherland Hospital
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
REQ****** Requisition #
Employment Type
:TemporaryFull Time until September ****
Position Classification
:Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration
:$150,****** per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week
:38
Requisition ID
:REQ******
Location
: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close:
20 September ****
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
Our Hospital and Community
Established in ****, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire.
Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here .
Learn more about South Eastern Sydney Local Health District here .
The vision forSouth Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is
'exceptional care, healthier lives'
.
SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Community Maternity Services - Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) will work collaboratively with midwives and the relevant multidisciplinary team in providing holistic woman centred care, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients through the promotion of best practice.
The Community Maternity Services - MUM will effectively and efficiently manage allocated, financial, human and physical resources for community midwifery services including midwifery continuity models of care, midwifery support program and antenatal clinic.
The purpose of the Midwifery Unit Manager role is to:
lead, direct and co-ordinate women-centred care;
ensure the practice of midwifery is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives
lead and co-ordinate the midwifery and multi-disciplinary care team at the ward or unit level, and




monitor the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit provide strategic, operational and financial responsibility for Community Maternity Services
Manage resources, budgets, assets, projects and staffing
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Natascha Dastur on ******
Selection Criteria:
1. Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
2. Demonstrated skills in leadership and management within a health care setting
3. Has undertaken and continues to engage in professional development to further advance their management and leadership competencies
4. A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services
5. A demonstrated understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation
6. A demonstrated understanding of quality improvement and the ability to manage change
7. Demonstrable negotiation and conflict resolution skills
8. Computer literacy skills
Our CORE Values are
C
ollaboration,
O
penness,
R
espect and
E
mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.




We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status.
Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best chance to apply.
If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ****** and let us know.
Information for applicants:
If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community.
This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported.
We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.
We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (******) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales.
It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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