This role offers an experienced Registered Midwife the opportunity to provide antenatal care in an all-risk service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families, with intrapartum care supported by core midwifery teams at Rockhampton, Emerald, and Biloela Hospitals.

This is a unique chance to make a meaningful difference in culturally safe, inclusive care—if you're passionate about supporting diverse communities and ready to take on a rewarding and impactful role, this is the perfect opportunity to apply.

Job details

About us:

The Maternity Service at the Rockhampton Hospital is the main birthing hub for Central Queensland and caters for approximately 1400births annually. It provides a level 4 maternity service: The Antenatal Clinic offers outpatient antenatal care and education; the Antenatal/Postnatal 15 bed ward offers inpatient care and maternity assessment unit; the 5 bed Birth Suite offers care during birth and high dependency care; and the level 4 Special Care Nursery offers medium to high dependency care to neonates.

About the role:

The Clinical Midwife:

• Practises independently and interdependently.
• Delivers a culturally appropriate, advanced level of autonomous clinical and professional practice.
• Advanced level of decision making in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
• Assumes accountability and responsibility for own actions and delegation of care to others (for example healthcare workers).
• Effectively engages with people and communities from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About you:

Registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $97,189 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 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.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5F642032

Applications close: Tuesday, 24 June 2025

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Further information

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

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Documents

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• RK5F642032 - Clinical Midwife (PDF, 413KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants