Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2 - Targeted

Join Inverell Hospital’s AMIHS team and provide culturally appropriate, woman-centred care to Aboriginal mothers and their babies!

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, Temporary Part Time Opportunities available
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 8
Location: Inverell Hospital | Kamilaroi
Requisition ID: REQ566171
Applications Close: Monday, 26^th May 2025.

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to 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. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

 
About the role:
The Inverell Aboriginal Maternal & Infant Health Service (AMIHS) is a small close knit team consisting of a Clinical Midwife Specialist (CMS) and Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW). They work closely with the maternity service and other internal and external stakeholders within the hospital and community to ensure Aboriginal Mothers and babies are provided with culturally appropriate care and support. They offer antenatal and postnatal care throughout pregnancy and up until baby is 8 weeks old. We collaborate closely with both Inverell Maternity Unit and Glen Innes MGP, as well as local Aboriginal Medical Service Armajun and local GP Obstetricians.

Our AMIHS service travels locally to facilitate antenatal and postnatal care to the target group – we provide this service in home, at the AMIHS clinic which is located within the Inverell Community Health Building, as well as the women’s local hospital/MPS. We also can provide transportation to women’s antenatal appointments if necessary – such as AMIHS clinic visits, maternity visits as well as to appointments with doctors, high risk clinics and other allied health professionals relating to antenatal and postnatal care. We cover Inverell and Glen Innes as well as surrounding towns Tingha, Bundarra, Ashford, Bingara, Delungra and Warialda.

You won’t be working alone. Support will be provided locally by the Maternity unit manager and CME to ensure a smooth transition to the role. The Clinical Midwife consultant for Aboriginal Maternal and perinatal Health will also be instrumental in providing on-going support and mentorship for the role.

As our preferred applicant, you will:

• Showcase your excellent communication skills
• Be highly organised and manage your time exceptionally
• Hold exceptional clinical and problem solving skills, as well as a solid understanding of Aboriginal Health and the challenges facing the community.
• Be a kind and compassionate Midwife – this is the forefront of the work and support you provide to the Aboriginal community

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Registered Midwife with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes.

Want to know more?

  1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Libby Pitman at Elizabeth.Pitman@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

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

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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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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