Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Working with us

• for 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000.

In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

• Base salary ranges between $107,960 and $115,604 p.a. (Clinical Midwife Grade 6 (Band 1)).
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.

We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region.

About the role

Temporary full time role until 30 June 2029 - Applications will be assessed regularly throughout this campaign.

The purpose of this role is to provide evidence-based care for First Nation women and their families throughout the pregnancy and postnatal period. The Clinical Midwife will work a rotating 7 day per week roster, providing a midwifery service to First Nations women having babies in Mount Isa. The Clinical Midwife will offer midwifery services for antenatal and postnatal care in the community, including local health facilities, family organisations, and home visits.

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• A post graduate qualification or currently enrolled in a post graduate program in a relevant area of study is highly desirable.
• Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• Appointees will also be required to participate in an on-call roster.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• The position may involve travel to various facilities or units within the North West Hospital and Health Service.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI621155

Contact: Julie Hurst on 07 4744 4449.

Applications close: Sunday, 13 April 2025. Applications will be assessed regularly throughout this process.

Further information

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

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Documents

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

• MI621155 Clinical Midwife - Arrukkan Prilaprila and Martu First Nations - RD (PDF, 182KB)
  Role Description
  
  Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants