Do what you love, love where you do it! Maternity Services are seeking a Clinical Midwife to join their caseload team in Emerald!

As a Caseload Clinical Midwife, you get the pleasure of providing continuity of care for women through their entire pregnancy journey - including providing comprehensive prenatal, childbirth and postnatal care.

Why Emerald? Emerald is a vibrant regional town known for its lush landscapes, rich mining history, and the nearby Blackdown Tableland. It's a gateway to outdoor adventures and offers a welcoming community vibe.

Apply now and secure short-term accommodation to help your move!

Job details

About us:

Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. There are two small hospitals within 100kms, located at Blackwater and Springsure. Emerald Hospital is a 36-bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care. Each year 300 to 400 babies are born at the Emerald Hospital.

About the role:

A Clinical Nurse is a Registered Nurse who is accountable at an advanced level for the coordination of clinical practice delivered in a clinical specialty. This position provides leadership and support to nursing and medical staff and supports the delivery of competent, best practice quality nursing care, while working in collaboration with the line manager of the unit.

About you:

• Registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Desirable to have post graduate qualifications in the clinical area of expertise.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $175,963 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $73.51 - $78.71 p.h. (incl 35% annualised salary)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Short-term Accommodation
• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5I662147

Applications close: Thursday, 9 October 2025

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CH5I662147 - Clinical Midwife Caseload (PDF, 355KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants