Midwifery Unit Manager - Birth Unit & Special Care Nursery - Full-time

Norwest Private Hospital: A Commitment to Patient-Centred Care

At Norwest Private Hospital, we prioritise the needs and well-being of our patients above all else. Our dedicated team comprises specialist doctors, compassionate nurses, allied health professionals, and efficient support and administration staff. Together, we strive to deliver an exceptional healthcare experience that encompasses every aspect of patient care.

Equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced robotics, Norwest Private Hospital offers a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, and obstetric services. While we are particularly renowned for our expertise in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and cardiology, we also take pride in being a preferred choice for expecting mothers and growing families, ensuring tailored care throughout their journey.

Nestled in the North West corridor of Sydney, Norwest Private Hospital is proudly operated by Healthscope, a prominent provider of private healthcare in Australia. With 277 beds, our facility is designed to accommodate high acuity needs, complemented by a fully equipped Emergency Department situated in Bella Vista.

We invite you to experience the dedication and excellence that define patient care at Norwest Private Hospital, where innovation meets compassion in a supportive environment for all.

The role

Within the organisational structure of the Women's Health Unit there are two leader Midwife Manager roles. An opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced birth unit midwife for the Midwife Unit Manager - Birth Unit and Special Care Nursery role.

To be successful in this role requires close communication and a proactive working relationship with the Midwife Unit Manager- Post Natal/Gynaecology. With demonstrated skills in leadership, employee engagement, clinical excellence and patient experience the successful candidate will embrace the challenge of leading a highly skilled and experienced team of midwives and nurses.

The Midwife Unit Manager- BU/SCN is pivotal to delivery of maternity services and will work in partnership with our Obstetricians, being responsible for all aspects of patient care, developing and maintaining safe and evidence-based clinical practices and excellent clinical outcomes, patient experience and human, financial and material resource management.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Strategic and operational maternity services planning
• Workforce planning, development and management of midwives and nurses within BU and SCN
• Management of key performance indicators, quality projects and adhering to the NSQHS Standards
• Clinical Governance, development and review of policies
• Knowledge of WHS rules and regulations
• NSW Health reporting- Birth registry

What you'll need to succeed

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant registration with AHPRA as a Midwife (Bachelor of Midwifery or Graduate Diploma in Midwifery (if Bachelor of Nursing is first qualification)
• Minimum of 5 years birth unit midwifery clinical care with demonstrated evidence based care and contemporary practice
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with the Obstetricians and Paediatricians
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, coach, mentor and manage change
• A commitment to a high standard of patient satisfaction
• Be innovative and resourceful
• Proven understanding of Quality and HR systems and relevant policies and procedures
• Intermediate computer skills

Desirable Criteria:

• Post graduate qualification in health management or working towards.

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in Australia, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Applications close: 8 April 2025

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.