Clinical Midwife Consultant

Reference Number: [[id]]:  [[title]]  Employment Type: [[filter2]]  Location: [[custJobl]]   About Northern Health:  As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.   Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Clinical Midwife Consultant to join the Women’s & Children’s department. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Clinical Midwife Consultant to join our ever-growing team in the Women’s and Children’s Division.  About the Role:  The Clinical Midwife Consultant (CMC) is a highly skilled and experienced senior midwife who provides advanced clinical leadership within Northern Health’s maternity services. As a recognised clinical expert, the CMC plays a pivotal role in strengthening clinical governance and ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based, woman-centred care that is aligned with contemporary best practice and organisational priorities.  Working in partnership with Midwifery Unit Managers, the CMC provides expert clinical consultation, leadership and oversight across the continuum of maternity care. The role supports the consistent application of professional standards, clinical guidelines and organisational policies, while fostering a culture of excellence through mentorship, coaching, education and professional development of staff. A key focus of the position is driving quality and safety initiatives across the service.  The CMC contributes to the planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical governance activities, including audit and quality improvement programs, monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators, policy and guideline development, incident management and review processes, and the implementation of risk mitigation strategies. Through effective leadership, collaboration and change management, the CMC supports service innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring maternity services remain responsive to the needs of women, babies, families and the broader community.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate midwife to influence clinical practice, lead service development initiatives and contribute to the ongoing advancement of maternity care at Northern Health.  To be successful in this role you will have:  • Current qualifications and registration with AHPRA as either a Registered Nurse/Midwife or Registered Midwife. • Minimum 5 years’ experience post registration • Current FSEP Level 3 • Ability to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate care delivery needs of patients • Extensive knowledge with policy & procedure work • An ability to work with multidisciplinary teams • Sound computer literacy and documentation skills  Next Steps  If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply'  button and follow the prompts.  For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact: Seda Kiroglu (Maternity Unit Manager) seda.kiroglu@nh.org.au or Simone Jervies (Birthing Suite Unit Manager) simone.jervies@nh.org.au  Applications will close 17 August 2026 Why work at the Northern Health?  NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.  • Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program • Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support • An inclusive and culturally safe space • Access to salary packaging & EAP • Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online) Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.