- Midwife Unit Manager - 2 Permanent Full Time positions available
- Maternity, Gynaecology and Newborn Services, Peninsula Care Group, Sandringham Hospital
- Classification: MUM Level 1 – MUM Level 3 (RN38 – RN40) plus super*
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 focussed 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. Governance for Sandringham Maternity is provided by the Peninsula Care Group of Bayside Health
The Team & Role
Midwife Unit Manager Outpatient Clinics, Lactation Services and Childbirth Education
Every Peninsula Care Group midwife must practice in accordance with the Midwifery Professional Practice
Framework. The Professional Practice Framework defines the elements of midwifery practice that improve the care and experience of our patients and aligns with the Patients Come First Strategy. It is comprised of five domains that are crucial to maintain standards, lead change and add value to healthcare. These domains are Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Workforce, Research and Informatics.
The Midwife Unit Manager Outpatient Clinics, Lactation Service and Childbirth Education at Sandringham Hospital is a professional and clinical leader in Maternity and Newborn Services and plays a pivotal role in meeting broader organisational imperatives. The Midwife Unit Manager operationalises the core values of midwifery at Bayside Health by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff. They are accountable for developing staff to deliver excellence in clinical practice and is responsible for managing clinical risk and implementing systems and processes to improve patient outcomes.
The Midwife Unit Manager Outpatient Clinics, Lactation Service and Childbirth Education facilitates effective patient access to maternity and gynaecology outpatient clinical services managing both financial and human resources to meet these needs.
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Midwife Unit Manager - Inpatient Services Pregnancy Assessment Unit and Domiciliary Midwifery Care
Every Peninsula Care Group midwife must practice in accordance with the Midwifery Professional Practice
Framework. The Professional Practice Framework defines the elements of midwifery practice that improve the care and experience of our patients and aligns with the Patients Come First Strategy. It is comprised of five domains that are crucial to maintain standards, lead change and add value to healthcare. These domains are Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Workforce, Research and Informatics.
The Midwife Unit Manager Inpatient Services Pregnancy Assessment Unit and Domiciliary Midwifery Care at Sandringham Hospital is a professional and clinical leader in Maternity and Newborn Services and plays a pivotal role in meeting broader organisational imperatives. The Midwife Unit Manager operationalises the core values of midwifery at Bayside Health by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff. They are accountable for developing staff to deliver excellence in clinical practice and is responsible for managing clinical risk and implementing systems and processes to improve patient outcomes.
The Midwife Unit Manager Inpatient Services manages Birth Suite, Pregnancy Assessment Unit, Maternity Ward and Domiciliary Midwifery Care as an integrated unit. They facilitates effective patient access to birthing, pregnancy assessment triage, inpatient antenatal and postnatal care and domiciliary midwifery care managing both financial and human resources to meet these needs.
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Skills & Experience Required
- Registered Midwife or dual Registered Nurse and Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA.
- Recent extensive clinical midwifery experience.
- Demonstrated performance in a Leadership or Management role preferably within the advertised role
- Current and satisfactory Working with Children Check according to clinical area.
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or working towards i.e. completion of units to grad cert level.
- Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. Australian College of Midwives
Benefits
- Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
- Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
- Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
- Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
For role specific information please contact Colleen White CWhite@phcn.vic.gov.au
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Jessica Strathdee JStrathdee@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on 25 October 2026
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
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 safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
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.