Are you a passionate and experienced midwife looking to make a real difference? CQ Health are seeking a dynamic Clinical Midwife Consultant to inspire and support women through their pregnancy journeys until 28 March 2026!

The Clinical Midwife Consultant (Supporting Healthier Pregnancies Initiatives) position will facilitate systemic and operational improvements with advanced clinical expertise to support the current and future health of pregnant women and their children.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team dedicated to excellence in women’s health, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of something truly special!

Job details

About us:

About the role:

• Work collaboratively with the Office of the Chief Midwife Officer (OCMwO) Midwifery Team specifically the Assistant Director of Midwifery – Supporting Healthier Pregnancies which is an element of the Putting Queensland Kids First Strategy.
• Support the statewide clinical lead to support Hospital and Health Service clinicians to review, embed, and sustain preventive health care at the local level.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a self-referral pathway for pregnancy care which includes triage and referral to specific models of care.
• Contribute to building capacity and systems for vulnerable women, chronic disease, and future health risk screening of pregnant women in public antenatal care services across the state, with clear support pathways.
• Enable and strengthen intensive smoking/vaping cessation support across the state for pregnant women and their partners.

About you:

• Current Midwifery registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A Bachelor or Diploma of Midwifery or relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Endorsement for scheduled medicines for midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) is highly desirable.
• A post graduate qualification, or current enrolment in a post graduate program in a relevant area of study is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $13,684 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5H655514

Applications close: Wednesday, 3 September 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL5H655514 - Clinical Midwifery Consultant (SPHI) (PDF, 406KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants