Looking for a fresh leadership opportunity? Join us as the Midwifery Unit Manager in beautiful Bundaberg! Lead a passionate team providing exceptional care for mums and babies in a welcoming community known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and laid-back lifestyle. If you’re all about great teamwork, supporting families, and making a real difference, this could be the perfect role for you.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• The Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) is a clinical manager, accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of patient-centred clinical practice and the provision of human and material resources within the Maternity Department. The MUM provides professional and operational leadership and direction to nursing staff, as well as operational leadership to administration, allied health, and operational staff, and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of quality and cost-effective nursing services which are consistent with contemporary standards and best practice within the Maternity Department.

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $164,212 p.a., comprising salary between $132,562 - $143, 924 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2509WB660395.

Other benefits include:   

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF, 293KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 696KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Role Description
  
  H2509WB660395 RD (PDF, 949KB)
  Role Description