Registered Midwife, Associate Midwife Unit Manager

Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 48 

Job Category - Nursing - Midwives

Req Id - 8085 

• Enjoy job security, flexibility and work life balance in a beautiful coastal location
• Temporary part time opportunity (48 hours per fortnight) - Parental Leave
• Fantastic opportunity to join Barwon Health as we expand our Women's and Children's offerings

About the role

As an Associate Midwife Unit Manager you'll assist in the leadership; planning and delivery of a high quality service within Barwon Health’s Maternity Service whilst developing a professional and collaborative partnership in the management of either Birth Suite or the Postnatal/Antenatal Ward.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Manager in the operational management of the ward/unit
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing and midwifery staff
• Coordinate patient flow and staffing allocation on a shift-by-shift basis
• Promote a culture of safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice
• Deliver exceptional postnatal care to women, babies, and families
• Act as a role model and mentor for junior staff
• Assist with staff education, performance management, and development

What we’re looking for

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA
• Demonstrated clinical experience in maternity care
• Proven leadership or management experience (or readiness to step into leadership)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous improvement

Position Description:

Birth Suite

Post Natal

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Application closing date:  20th, May 2026