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Clinical Midwife - Maternity Management Support


Maternity Services Rotation, Townsville University Hospital

Summary

The Maternity Services Rotation team at the Townsville University Hospital are seeking an experienced and outcome driven Clinical Midwife to join Maternity Management Support.

This is a permanent full-time role.


The Clinical Midwife Management Support provides advanced clinical, operational, and leadership support to the Midwifery Unit Managers within Maternity Services.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Midwifery
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV671189
Closing date 21-Dec-2025
Job duration Permanent full-time
Contact person Honey Newman
Contact details (07) 4433 3570
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Vacancy Details

About the opportunity  

The Clinical Midwife - Maternity Management Support provides advanced clinical, operational, and leadership support to the Midwifery Unit Managers within Maternity Services.

This role contributes to the effective coordination of nursing and midwifery workforce resources, supports clinical governance and quality improvement activities, and promotes high-quality, woman-centred care aligned with the values and strategic direction of Queensland Health and Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a permanent full-time role.

About your new employer

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.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $4138.10 - $4431.10  p.f. (NG6-1)
  • 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
  • Professional Development leave and allowance
  • Locality and Uniform allowance
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
  • Highly Desirable:
    • Possession of or working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
    • Working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, e.g., IWFM, ieMR, Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, and Power Point.
  • Desirable: clinical skills in IV cannulation, water immersion in labour and waterbirth, perineal suturing and speculum examination.
  • Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle. Verification of license must be provided prior to commencement of duty.
  • This is a VPD risk role. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Honey Newman on (07) 4433 1782

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV671189

Applications close:  Sunday, 21 December 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

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