Associate Midwife Manager - Monash Women's Dandenong

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Are you an experienced midwife passionate about supporting women’s health? We invite you to apply for the position of Associate Midwife Manager at Dandenong

About the Role:

Join our team as an Associate Midwife Manager on a part time basis – fixed term to experience Leadership within the services at Dandenong

As a key member of our team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our maternity services, leading clinical activities, and enhancing patient care outcomes. This role provides the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and contribute to high-quality, compassionate care for women.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Midwife Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department ensuring a positive and efficient environment for both staff and patients.
• Support staff with escalating care as required, ensuring timely follow-up and facilitating smooth care pathways for patients.
• Facilitate the care of high-risk patients by ensuring proper coordination of care and maintaining effective communication with the broader healthcare team.
• Contribute to service improvements through involvement in various projects and initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior midwifery staff, offering advice and practical guidance to foster development.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic and patient-centered care.

About Us:

As the acuity and complexity of maternity care grows across the South Eastern corridor, so does our commitment to meeting the needs of women and families.

We proudly care for a culturally diverse population, and our rotational model allows midwives to expand their skills across clinic, birth suite, postnatal care, and extended care in the home. This model promotes continuity of care and enhances both staff experience and patient outcomes.

Our team delivers exceptional, compassionate care — from routine pregnancies to high-risk conditions. Our midwives work alongside Obstetric Registrars and Consultants, providing expert antenatal and perinatal care, including advanced diagnostics and one-to-one support during labour.

With a focus on family-centred care, we offer a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that fosters clinical excellence and ongoing learning.

About You:

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Demonstrated experience in a Maternity services across all scope
• A strong commitment to delivering high-quality care and support for women.
• A keen interest in enhancing patient outcomes and experiences through innovative initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff and patients.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

In Return

• The role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
• The position also provides a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of our Maternity services.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Lucy Johnston Recruitment Specialist 0436626130

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: Thursday 2nd September 2025