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Midwifery Unit Manager (Weipa)
Weipa
Catch the sunset, then catch a bub - Midwifery life in Weipa
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC677549 |
| Closing date | 26-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time |
| Contact person | Samantha Swanson |
| Contact details | 0461 280 617 Access the National Relay Service |
🌅 Midwifery Unit Manager | Permanent Full-Time | Weipa
Looking for a role where your skills make a real difference and your story truly matters? Start with a yarn - Samantha Swanson (0461 280 617) would love to hear what inspires you and chat about how this role could be the right fit for you.
✨ Tell me more…The Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) is a Registered Midwife who leads with heart and expertise, guiding the maternity service through advanced clinical leadership, operational management and strategic direction. You'll coordinate people, resources and practice to deliver safe, evidence‑based, woman‑centred care - all while nurturing strong relationships, championing lifelong learning and empowering women throughout their pregnancy and birthing journey. At its core, this role is about creating a culture where women feel heard, supported and confident in their choices.
🌺 Professional and Personal Motivators
Working with Torres and Cape HHS means stepping into a role where your impact is felt every day. You'll be part of small, connected communities that welcome you in, support your growth and offer experiences that stay with you for life. It's a place where your career and your lifestyle can thrive side by side.
🌴 Why you'll love living and working in Torres and Cape:
- Breathtaking landscapes - from rainforest to reef, outback to ocean
- A short commute and genuine work/life balance
- Deep cultural connection and rich Indigenous heritage
- A community that values your contribution and celebrates your success
💰 Plus, enjoy excellent benefits:
- Base salary: $136,538.00 - $148,242.00 p.a.
- 12.75% employer super + salary packaging
- Generous leave with 17.5% loading
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package
- Relocation and accommodation incentives
✨ Imagine yourself here - growing, learning and leading with purpose.
Learn more about Torres and Cape HHS, the Torres Strait, Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Discover more by reading the role description attached.
Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
🖥️How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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