Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) - Maternity Services

1w1 week ago

Tasmanian Government

ZA · Full-time · $134,109 – $140,384

About this role

Launch into a Midwifery leadership position that delivers variety and growth within Maternity Services at Royal Hobart Hospital. Relocation support will be negotiated for those moving to Tasmania. This role offers a permanent full-time day worker position at 76 hours per fortnight.

The Midwifery Unit Manager provides leadership to ensure efficient and effective care based on clinical standards and best practice principles. Coordinate clinical, management, education, and midwifery research functions within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework. This involves leading overall patient care coordination across the service.

Operate within a multidisciplinary team environment at Royal Hobart Hospital focused on maternity care delivery. Manage allocated human, material, and financial resources for optimal service provision. Foster a supportive setting for midwifery and nursing professionals.

Access professional development, accelerated pathways, and study leave entitlements for career growth. Benefit from relocation assistance up to $10,000 and salary packaging options. Enjoy unique perks like the Fitness Passport for family fitness access across Tasmania.

Requirements

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife
Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
Relevant postgraduate qualifications (desirable)
Leadership experience in maternity services
Clinical expertise in midwifery and maternity care
Management skills in coordinating healthcare resources
Knowledge of clinical standards and best practice in midwifery

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the Maternity Services at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)
Ensure efficient and effective provision of care based on clinical standards and best practice principles
Coordinate clinical, management, education, and midwifery and nursing research functions within Maternity Services
Lead and manage coordination of overall patient care
Manage allocated human, material, and financial resources for service delivery
Oversee multidisciplinary team collaboration in maternity care delivery
Promote quality midwifery practices and patient safety standards

Benefits

Salary $134,109 to $140,384 per annum + 12% superannuation
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Salary packaging including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 meal entertainment per FBT year
Travel and relocation assistance up to $10,000 for interstate appointees
Professional development and accelerated pathways
Fitness Passport access to 40+ facilities for $14.50 per week per person
Carer Accredited Employer Status with support for caring responsibilities