Ready to be part of life’s biggest little moments?

Join a thriving maternity environment where every shift helps shape new beginnings across Central Queensland. You’ll walk alongside families during a truly special time, backed by a dedicated team in a fast-paced, encouraging workplace.

Build genuine connections, grow your skills, and make a real difference where it matters most - helping welcome the next generation with care, heart and purpose.

Want to be part of the team that brings warmth, skill and heart to every new beginning? We want you too! Apply today.

Job details

About us:

Welcome to a team where tiny humans make a big impact!

At Rockhampton Hospital, we're proud to be the beating heart of maternity care across Central Queensland, welcoming around 1400 new little locals every year. From first kicks to first cuddles, our service wraps around families with expert care across every stage within our supportive, fast-paced environment.

With a strong focus on teamwork and continuity through our Midwifery Group Practice, we build meaningful connections with every family we care for.

About the role:

• You'll deliver compassionate, person‑centred care while working closely with Registered Nurses and Midwives, staying accountable to NMBA standards and confidently responding to changes in patient conditions to keep mums, bubs and families safe and supported.
• With sharp clinical thinking and a collaborative mindset, you'll guide unregulated healthcare workers, promote safety, manage risk and maintain a safe, positive ward environment that gives patients and families a real voice.
• Grow your own skills while sharing knowledge with others, delivering health education to families and contributing to an evidence‑based, curious and always‑improving learning culture.
• Working closely with the interdisciplinary team and under the guidance of the RN/RM, you'll participate in quality improvement, research activities, and best practice initiatives across CQHHS. You'll help drive positive outcomes through collaboration, evidence-based care, and a commitment to excellence.

About you:

• You hold current registration with AHPRA and bring evidence‑based clinical skills aligned with NMBA standards.
• You thrive in a collaborative team environment, adapt easily to change, and build respectful, thoughtful relationships with colleagues, patients and families.
• You communicate clearly, respectfully and with sound judgement, ensuring information is shared effectively and everyone feels heard and supported.
• You're committed to delivering safe, patient‑centred care every day, bringing professionalism, accountability and a passion for continuous improvement to everything you do.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $38,348 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $37.92 - $40.25 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
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6E684200

Applications close: Sunday, 14 June 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6E684200 - Enrolled Nurse Healthy Hearing (PDF)