Registered Midwife
Embrace a rewarding career as a Registered Midwife at John Hunter Hospital, where you'll coordinate comprehensive midwifery care across specific areas such as high-risk antenatal, birth suite, and postnatal services, all while benefiting from flexible 12-hour shifts, continuous support, and the chance to collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in women’s health.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time, Casual
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ525113
The role:
Are you a dedicated and skilled midwife looking for a fulfilling career in a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic environment? Join the team at John Hunter Hospital, located in the stunning coastal city of Newcastle, NSW. As one of Australia’s leading tertiary hospitals, renowned for excellence in maternal and newborn care, we’re inviting passionate midwives to be part of our journey.
At John Hunter Hospital, we care for a diverse population and support a wide range of complex pregnancies and births. This provides exceptional opportunities to refine your expertise and expand your skills in maternity care. Our large, multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering holistic, family-centred care that truly makes a difference.
We celebrate the unique skill sets of our registered midwives and offer opportunities to specialise in areas such as antenatal care, labour, and birth, or postnatal care. If you’re looking to develop expertise across all areas of maternity services, we can tailor a professional development pathway to suit your interests and goals.
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of women, newborns, and families while growing your career in an inspiring and supportive environment. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been searching for, we’d love to hear from you!
Where you'll be working:
The NSW Government has committed $835 million to redevelop the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospital. The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct project will deliver an innovative and integrated precinct with industry-leading facilities. The project will work in collaboration with health, education, and research partners to meet the current and future needs of the greater Newcastle, Hunter New England, and Northern NSW regions.
Our recruitment process:
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is a targeted recruitment process for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access.
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
Benefits:
- Gain diverse experience by rotating through various areas of maternity services or specialise in a certain one!
- Enjoy a balanced work-life routine with a 7-day roster offering a variety of shifts, including the option for 12-hour shifts in selected areas.
- A supportive environment with 24/7 access to clinical leads ensures continuous support for midwives in all aspects of maternity services.
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees).
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
- Salary packaging options.
- Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
This position is for you if:
- You are positive, friendly, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and can work as part of a team.
- You are passionate about women-centred care and thrive on making a positive difference to women, their families, and babies throughout the pregnancy journey.
- You respond appropriately and effectively to challenging situations and show a commitment to support colleagues and patients.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position.
For role-related queries or questions contact Wendy Tsang on Wendy.Tsang@health.nsw.gov.au.
Information for Applicants:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
The minimum hours per week for part-time staff is 16 hours per week.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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