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Clinical Midwife - Caseload Midwife Birth Centre
Birth Centre, Townsville University Hospital
TOWNSVILLE University Hospital’s |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Midwifery |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV644233 |
| Closing date | 31-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | TFT, ASAP - 26/04/26 with poss ext not exc 2 years |
| Contact person | Rebecca Lewis |
| Contact details | 0436 927 204 Access the National Relay Service |
About your opportunity
Situated in Tropical North Queensland, Townsville HHS provides tertiary, rural and remote health care. Townsville University Hospital (TUH) is the tertiary referral centre for Northern Queensland, supporting all major specialties. This offers a diverse range of experience and opportunities for midwives, and ongoing career opportunities within the HHS. Townsville HHS maternity services are led by a Director of Midwifery, and the HHS provides a supportive environment for midwives to work at the top of their scope of practice. Midwives working at Townsville HHS are supported to provide all aspects of midwifery care including perineal suturing, working within the Extended Practice Authority (EPA) for Midwives, Cervical Ripening Balloon (CRB) insertion, Implanon insertion, and working as Endorsed Midwives.
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $107,960 to $115,604 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
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.
- 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.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enquiries are welcome;
please contact: Rebecca Lewis on 0436 927 204.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV644233
Applications close: Thursday, 31 July 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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NG6-1 Clinical Midwife (Caseload Birth Centre) 30486112 (Word, 430KB)
Role Description
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
