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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Shared Maternity Care, North Adelaide 5006.
• Salary – RN/M2A, $103,353.00 - $110,497.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits               
• Part Time 0.84FTE, Term Contract (Temporary up until 30 April 2027)

About the role

The Associate Midwifery Unit Manager leads and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centred shared maternity care, supporting affiliates and coordinating care needs. The AMUM provides advanced clinical practice, guides staff, maintains strong stakeholder relationships, and drives continuous service improvement.

Key duties of the role

• Support Shared Maternity Care program, working closely with Shared Maternity Care Affiliates (SMCA) and General Practitioners (GPs) to ensure smooth program management.
• Works within a Shared Maternity Care model of partnership and support for women's right to self- determination.
• Ensure timely and effective communication with SMCA regarding patient results, suitability for Shared Care, and any updates on care needs.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, ensure ongoing service evaluation and improvement, and encourage active stakeholder involvement.
• The assessment, planning, implementation and co-ordination of care and appropriate service delivery options.
• Provide health education, counselling and rehabilitation programs to improve health outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in consumer care.

Skills and Experience

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse and Midwife or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and who holds or who is eligible to hold a current practising certificate.
• Registered Nurse/Midwife or Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience.
• Experience in problem solving, negotiation and conflict management.
• Knowledge of the Shared Maternity Care Program.
• Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines, whilst working under minimal supervision
• Ability to relate to people from a diverse range of cultural and social backgrounds.

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

Enquiries can be directed to

Jennie Magor

Midwifery Manager

Jennifer.Magor@sa.gov.au

8161 7722

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• RN2 - ANUM Shared Care - Role Description - 929996.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 15 March 2026 at 11:55pm