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Director of Midwifery


Women's and Children's Service Group, Townsville University Hospital

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Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.


Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 12
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV689245
Closing date 28-Sep-2026
Job duration Permanent full-time, 76 hours p.f.
Contact person Vicki Carson
Contact details 07 4433 1421
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About your opportunity

Permanent full-time

This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to shape the future of maternity care for women, babies and families across one of Australia's largest and most diverse health regions.

 

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) is seeking an exceptional Director of Midwifery to provide strategic, professional and operational leadership across our maternity services. As the senior midwifery leader within THHS, you will influence service delivery at scale, lead innovation, champion clinical excellence, and drive contemporary models of woman and family-centred care.

Working alongside executive, medical and nursing leaders, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on health outcomes across North Queensland while leading a highly skilled and passionate workforce.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $7768.50 p.f. (Nurse Grade 12)
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
  • Relocation Allowance may be available
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.

Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.

Townsville offers:

  • Over 300 days of sunshine annually
  • A relaxed coastal lifestyle without sacrificing career opportunities
  • Easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island and national parks
  • Excellent education and childcare options
  • Affordable housing compared with major metropolitan centres
  • A welcoming community and strong regional pride

Requirements:

  • Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
  • Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
  • Midwifery Model of Care – Continuity of care caseload model working within the local agreement as per Nursing and Midwifery Award. Appointees will be required work on-call and benefit from an annualised salary.
  • On-call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call
  • Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
  • Travel: This position may be required to travel to (via small planes or ferry), and work at, other facilities located within the THHS, e.g., participate in clinical activities or meetings for planning, quality, performance and education. This may involve day and/or overnight stays. The successful applicant must be able to commit to this requirement.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries are welcome: Vicki Carson on (07) 4433 1421

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV689245

Applications close: Day - Monday, 28 September 2026

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.

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