Every birth is a milestone, and as a Clinical Midwife you'll help shape those moments for women and families across Central Queensland.

Join the Women and Newborn Unit, where you'll provide continuity of care through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood while supporting families when they need it most. Beyond caring for mothers and babies, you'll mentor the next generation of midwives, lead safe, evidence-based practice and help strengthen a service that keeps quality maternity care close to home.

If you're a registered Midwife who thrives on building trusted relationships, guiding others and making a lasting difference to every family's journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Job details

About us:

Join a close-knit team dedicated to supporting women and families through every stage of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. The Women and Newborn Unit brings together Maternity, Midwifery Group Practice (MGP), Extended Midwifery Services and the Neonatal Nursery to deliver personalised, evidence-based care.

With a strong focus on continuity, cultural safety and family-centred practice, the unit empowers women to receive high-quality maternity care close to home from a passionate team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for each family.

About the role:

• Guide women and families through every stage of their maternity journey, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care across Antenatal Clinic, Birth Suite, Postnatal and Gynaecology services.
• Be a trusted clinical leader, providing hands-on support, mentoring and guidance to midwives, nurses, students and the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for mothers and babies.
• Shape the day-to-day flow of the maternity service, coordinating patient care, admissions, discharges and staff resources to ensure a safe, seamless experience for every family.
• Champion a culture of quality and safety, using your advanced clinical expertise to drive best practice, manage clinical risk and continually improve maternity care.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife; a relevant post graduate qualification would be highly regarded.
• A confident and compassionate clinical leader who can guide and support midwifery teams while working collaboratively with medical and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Strong knowledge of maternity and neonatal care, with a commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and achieving the best outcomes for women, babies and families.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to provide sensitive, respectful care while fostering positive partnerships with patients, families and colleagues.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $139,252 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6G688092

Applications close: Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL6G688092 - Clinical Midwife (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)