Title: Extended Postnatal Care Coordinator / Associate Midwife Manager
Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, AU, 3156
Extended Post Natal Care Coordinator / Associate Midwifery Manager
- Temporary part-time parental leave contract | 24 hours per week | Experience work-life balance
- Based at Angliss Hospital, Upper Ferntree Gully | Car parking on site
- Great leadership opportunity | Partner in care at a leading health service
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
We are looking for an Extended Postnatal Care Coordinator /Associate Midwifery Manager to lead our clinical teams and support our Midwifery Manager in Postnatal/LSU/EPC. Our Women’s and Children’s Health service provide exceptional family centred care in a well-supported environment. Our busy maternity unit at Angliss Hospital sees in excess of 2000 births per year; we have 16 postnatal beds, 6 birthing rooms and 8 cot special care nursery cots. Angliss Hospital is known for continuous improvement and innovation. Our maternity service supports water birth and Midwifery Group Practice. The AMM, together with the Midwifery Manager form the management team responsible for the delivery of high quality, patient centred care, and participate in the efficient operational running of the ward.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Current Midwifery registration with AHPRA
- Previous experience in supervisory or CMS role
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Awareness and understanding of National Health Standards and Accreditation standards
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging opportunities | Staff scholarship programs
- Excellent team engagement | Employee assistance program to promote wellbeing
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Experience career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please click here for the Position Description
Contact Person: Huw Kempler
Contact Number: (03) 97646312
Contact Email: huw.kempler@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 7/7/2025
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day