Don’t miss the chance to be a key leader in shaping maternity care as our Clinical Midwifery Consultant for the Biloela Birthing Project.

This exciting temporary role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and manage high-impact projects within the Chief Midwife Officer’s office, driving strategic initiatives that shape healthcare policies and practices. You’ll proactively manage risks, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and provide expert advice to senior management on complex and time-sensitive issues. This position involves leading consultations, maintaining key relationships, and ensuring quality in important documentation, all while supporting ethical decision-making and workplace inclusivity.

If you’re passionate about maternal health and thrive in a strategic and forward thinking environment, we want you!

Job details

About us:

Outback Queensland Biloela - Outback Queensland

Biloela Hospital provides a range of hospital and visiting specialist services to the Biloela and Banana region. Our vision, outlined in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders Strategy is for Biloela Hospital to be the Banana hub for emergency, maternity, diagnostic and a range of surgical services. We will invest in Telehealth technology to provide local access to services wherever possible.

Biloela Hospital is a 20-bed hospital that caters for inpatients and outpatients including Emergency and Outpatient services, Obstetrics and Midwifery, General Medical and Surgical services. Support services to the hospital include: Community Services; Radiology; Pharmacy; Immunisation; Child Health; Drug and Alcohol Mental Health services; Occupational Therapy; Social Work; Pathology; Physiotherapy and Oral Health.

About the role:

A Clinical Midwifery Consultant (CMC) has a diverse set of responsibilities and has a common purpose of providing highly effective Health System Leadership. The position will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership and direction of the Biloela Maternity Unit and will provide guidance while supporting the delivery of best practice quality care. We strongly believe in the need to work with people that value the goals of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) and who will thrive in our workplace.

About you:

• Current Registration as a Registered Midwife or Registered Nurse Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practicing certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Post Graduate qualifications relevant to the role would be highly regarded.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $13,684 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 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) BA5G652252

Applications close: Thursday, 14 August 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

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

• BA5G652252 - Clinical Midwifery Consultant (Birthing Project) (PDF, 407KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Organisational Chart (PDF, 36KB)
  Information Package for Applicants