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Clinical Midwife Caseload (Ingham)
Midwifery Group Practice, Women’s & Children’s Service Group, Ingham
| Permanent full-time Clinical Midwife – Caseload, Midwifery Group Practice, Ingham Health Service, Nurse Grade 6 Band 1 Join a supportive team delivering continuity of care in a low-risk caseload model across pregnancy, birth and postpartum in beautiful North Queensland. |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV666839 |
| Closing date | 16-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time, 76 hours p.f. |
| Contact person | Kelly Brandt |
| Contact details | (07) 4720 3000 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Ingham Health Service delivers integrated care through community-based services and traditional hospital services including inpatient, emergency, surgical, and allied health. The Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) provides continuity of care through a low-risk caseload model, supporting women across pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
About your new employer
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
We offer:
- Clinical Excellence: Delivering high-quality maternity care through evidence-based practice and advanced midwifery skills.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to work at full scope, including EPA for Midwives, perineal suturing, and waterbirth.
- Supportive Culture: Led by a Director of Midwifery, with mentoring and education embedded in practice.
- Work/Life Balance: Enjoy six weeks recreation leave and a regional lifestyle in tropical North Queensland.
Competitive salary and benefits
- Salary between $4138.10 – $4431.10 per fortnight (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1).
- 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.
About your opportunity
As a Clinical Midwife – Caseload, you will provide primary midwifery care across the continuum of pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum. You will work autonomously within a low-risk model, supported by the Midwifery Unit Manager and collaborate with Townsville University Hospital as needed. This role includes clinical leadership, mentoring, and working to full scope of practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Diploma of Midwifery (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration.
- Evidence of VPD vaccinations or immunity as per Queensland Health Policy.
- Clinical skills in IV cannulation, waterbirth, perineal suturing, and speculum examination (or willingness to train within 6 months).
- Completion of EPA for Midwives, Examination of the Newborn, and Water Immersion in Labour packages within 3 months of commencement.
- Ability to operate a class C motor vehicle with appropriate license endorsement.
- A probationary period may apply.
Application details
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Kelly Brandt on (07) 4720 3000.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025.
Submit your application via https://www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV666839, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.
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 (Ingham) 32011494 (Word, 429KB)
Role Description
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
