Midwifery & Nursing Unit Manager

About the role

As the Midwifery Nursing Unit Manager, you will provide operational/clinical management and leadership to this Maternity department and provide a professional line management responsibility to nurses/midwives in the organisation. As the leader of this team, you will provide exceptional nursing management and be responsible for the clinical, resource management and education accountabilities of nursing within our Maternity Unit. Additionally, you will ensure the provision of best practice, quality and safety aspects of patient care in a clinically supportive and patient centric environment.

Salary range: $75.40 - $81.09 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

As the Midwifery Unit Manager, you will:

• Provide operational/clinical management and leadership to the Unit in partnership with nursing/midwifery, medical, allied health and administrative teams
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for clinical service progression with the support and in collaboration with Senior Leadership
• Achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care across the broader Mater Mothers Maternity Network
• Maintain and develop current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
• Developing, improving and monitoring systems and processes to ensure service is managed effectively and efficiently
• Leading by example to provide high level clinical care for our patients and guidance to our highly experience maternity team
• Utilising expert level communication strategies to guide the team in achieving the unit’s personal and collective goals

About you

To be considered for the role you must have demonstrated:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with no restrictions
• Advanced clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of midwifery practice
• Strong VMO communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and time management skills within a multidisciplinary team
• Competence to lead and manage a clinical team to optimise customer and organisational outcomes
• Have an understanding of key financial metrics related to clinical cost centre reporting
• Demonstrated application of the principles of risk management and quality improvement in a clinical environment
• Understanding and application of contemporary human resource management practices
• Strong leadership ability and experience, and the desire to promote the Mater mission and values to all staff

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.