Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM)

Robinvale, VIC | Full-Time

Robinvale District Health Services is seeking an experienced and confident Midwifery Unit Manager — a senior clinical role responsible for delivering and coordinating community-based maternity services.

This senior role combines advanced clinical midwifery practice with operational responsibility for RDHS community-based maternity services. It is a sole practitioner position, suited to a highly skilled and self-motivated midwife who thrives working autonomously within a rural setting.

You will deliver and coordinate high-quality, family-centered care across Antenatal and Domiciliary services, working in close collaboration with the O&G team at Mildura Base Public Hospital to ensure safe, coordinated and effective maternity care.

There is opportunity to contribute to Women's Health services within your scope of practice. While not mandatory, experience or interest in Women's Health will be highly regarded and supported.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and sustain rural maternity services while being supported by an experienced executive team.

About the Role

Provide expert, evidence-based antenatal and postnatal care

Deliver domiciliary postnatal services

Coordinate outpatient maternity services at RDHS

Collaborate closely with regional maternity services to ensure continuity of care

Manage discharge planning and referral pathways

Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards

Contribute to quality improvement and maternity data reporting

Support service sustainability and strategic development initiatives

Contribute to Women's Health services where applicable

The position operates predominantly as a sole practitioner role (approximately 80% autonomous practice), complemented by a weekly on-site visit from an Obstetrics & Gynecology Registrar to support shared care and regional collaboration.

Essential

Current Registration as a Midwife with AHPRA

RANZCOG FSEP Level 1 (or higher)

Minimum 5 years consolidated antenatal, postnatal and birth experience

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a rural setting

Strong knowledge of maternity service provision and rural health challenges

Advanced clinical skills and commitment to evidence-based practice

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

Permanent residency status in Australia required for this position

Desirable

Women's Health qualifications (or working towards), including cervical screening and contraception provision experience

Registered Nurse qualification

Postgraduate management qualification (or working towards)

Membership of a professional midwifery body

What We Offer

Salary packaging benefits

Supportive leadership

Professional development and ongoing education support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Discounted local gym membership

If you are an experienced midwife who values autonomy, accountability and meaningful rural practice, we would love to hear from you.

First Nations people and LGBTQI+ people who meet the requirements of this role are encouraged to apply.

For further information, please visit the RDHS website or contact our People & Culture team.
Applications should be submitted via Seek or to: peo•••••••••••••@rdhs.com.au