Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Clinical Midwife (Caseload) to join their team within the Birth Centre at Townsville University Hospital.

This vacancy is a temporary full-time, commencing 28/04/2025 - 26/04/2026, with a possibility of an extension - not exceeding 2 years.

This position sits within the Midwifery Model of Care – Continuity of care caseload model working within the local agreement as per Nursing and Midwifery Award. Appointees will be required work on call and will benefit from an annualised salary.

The Clinical Midwife (Caseload ) provides antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal caseload care for up to 40 women per year in a freestanding Birth Centre.

Job details

Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

Position: Clinical Midwife (Caseload Midwife)

Vacancy: Fixed Term Temporary full-time from 28/04/2025 - 26/04/2026 with possibility of extension not exceeding 12 months.

Location: Birth Centre, Townsville University Hospital

The Clinical Midwife - Caseload, Birth Centre is the lead carer who provides antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal caseload midwifery care for up to 40 women per year in a freestanding Birth Centre. 

The Clinical Midwife - Caseload will provide clinical leadership and expertise, with support and education to other Midwives within the Birth Centre MGP, ensuring the provision of best practice, collaboration and quality patient care for women and their families.

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:

• Annualised salary with 35% loading
• Salary range: $4138.10 to $4431.10 p.f. (NG6-1)
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor of Midwifery/Diploma of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
• Highly Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the position or working towards a relevant qualification.  The ideal candidate will have current or recent (within 12 mths) caseload experience.
• Demonstrates clinical skills in intravenous cannulation, water immersion in labour and waterbirth, perineal suturing and speculum examination. If not competent in these skills must be willing to undertake the necessary training within six months of commencement.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete mandatory competencies including the Extended Practice Authority for Midwives, Examination of the Newborn package and the Water Immersion in Labour package, within three months of commencement.
• On call / Shift Workers: Appointees will be required work on call and will benefit from an annualised salary. Appointees will be required to work under the Midwifery Model of Care – Continuity of care caseload model, working within the local agreement as per Nursing and Midwifery Award which includes an annualized salary with 35% loading and six (6) weeks recreation leave.
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle.
• The applicant ideally will have a working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, including the Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, Matrix and Power Point.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Rebecca Lewis on 0436 927 204.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV632617

Applications close: Thursday, 8 May 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please download the Role Description for future reference.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG6-1 Clinical Midwife (Caseload Birth Centre) 30486112 (Word, 430KB)
  Role Description