About this role
This is an exciting opportunity to provide clinical leadership across a diverse maternity service and play a key role in shaping high-quality, woman-centred care for our community. Working across both inpatient and outpatient settings, the successful applicant will support and lead our midwifery teams while contributing to the ongoing development and strengthening of our service.
Principal responsibilities include providing clinical and operational leadership across inpatient and outpatient maternity services. Support the day-to-day coordination of services including Antenatal Clinic, Birth Suite, Antenatal/Postnatal ward, Obstetric Home Visiting Service and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinics. Contribute to workforce coordination, rostering oversight and resource allocation to support safe service delivery.
Provide visible leadership and support to midwifery staff, promoting a positive, collaborative team culture. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, high quality and woman-centered care. Support the management of clinical risk, incidents and performance concerns in line with organisational policies.
Promote evidence-based practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives within maternity services. Support staff development through mentoring, coaching and clinical leadership. Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of maternity services.
Requirements
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Midwife
- Minimum of 5 years’ midwifery experience (essential)
- Demonstrated clinical experience across maternity services
- Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Sound understanding of clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement processes
- Confident and approachable midwifery leader who supports and develops staff while maintaining a strong focus on safe, high-quality care
- Ability to support staff through clinical challenges and operational demands
- Commitment to fostering a positive team culture and collaborative multidisciplinary relationships
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and operational leadership across inpatient and outpatient maternity services
- Support the day-to-day coordination of services including Antenatal Clinic, Birth Suite, Antenatal/Postnatal ward, Obstetric Home Visiting Service and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinics
- Provide visible leadership and support to midwifery staff, promoting a positive, collaborative team culture
- Contribute to workforce coordination, rostering oversight and resource allocation to support safe service delivery
- Support the management of clinical risk, incidents and performance concerns in line with organisational policies
- Promote evidence-based practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives within maternity services
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, high quality and woman-centered care
- Support staff development through mentoring, coaching and clinical leadership
Benefits
- Permanent Full-Time opportunity available with work-life balance
- Access discounts on private health insurances, fitness passports, leisure & travel
- Salary sacrifice options & flexible leave programs: purchase additional annual leave
- Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, Employee referral programs, free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers
- Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for General and Major Dental
- Flexible work opportunities with ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and free Employee Assistance Program
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