Dragonfly Midwife - Aboriginal Midwifery Group Practice

• Deliver holistic, culturally tailored maternity care to Aboriginal families.
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary.
• Salary Packaging: Cut taxes and Boosts take home pay.

Deliver evidence-based, woman-centered maternity care to Aboriginal families, collaborating with health services and multidisciplinary teams.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: 70,049.73 - $98,351.38 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing

• The Aboriginal Caseload Midwife is responsible for the provision of evidence based and woman centred maternity care to Aboriginal women, women having an Aboriginal baby, and their partners and families through a caseload model of care. Families will be residing in the Blacktown Hospital catchment area.
• The Aboriginal caseload midwife will work in partnership with Aboriginal Health Services staff and with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide clinical, cultural, educational and psychological support as well as enhancing the seamless transition to child and family health services and to other agencies as required.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume,  and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) as a Registered Midwife (Division 1)

Selection Criteria

1. Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife ( Division 1). Demonstrated extensive experience and clinical skill as a registered midwife.
2. This is a targeted open Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent, have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
3. Availability to work flexible hours with availability to be on call.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the broader Aboriginal Health issues including demonstrated understanding of the of the unique medical, physical, social and emotional issues in Aboriginal maternal and infant health.
5. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of continuity of carer/primary health care models of midwifery care in addition to an explicit understanding of strengths based philosophy.
6. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team with demonstrated effective teamwork and communication skills and demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
7. Current Driver’s Licence valid in Australia and willingness to use for work purposes

Requisition ID: REQ526806
Applications Close: 11th November 2024

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Zhilei Zhang on zhilei.zhang@health.nsw.gov.au or 0429 606 402.