Emerald Hospital is looking for passionate Clinical Midwives to help lead our maternity team and support around 350 births a year across the Central Highlands. This is your chance to guide families through life-changing moments, mentor your team and champion great care

And the perks? We offer 35% caseload loading to sweeten the deal. Plus, professional development leave and allowance to keep your skills growing and invest in your future. Bring your clinical expertise, leadership skills and passion for supporting families.

Ready for a role that delivers more than just a job? Make your next move to Emerald Hospital and help bring a little more magic into the world.

Job details

About us:

Emerald Hospital is the main birthing hub for the Central Highlands, welcoming around 350 babies each year! Our Maternity Services support families throughout their journey, from antenatal care and education to labour, birth and postnatal support.

Our Regional Midwifery Group Practice (MGP), established in 2012 as the first of its kind in Central Queensland, is one of Queensland's longest-running programmes. Working alongside our maternity team and Child Health Team, we're passionate about providing personalised, family-centred care and helping local families get the best possible start.

About the role:

• Lead with confidence: Provide expert clinical leadership, support high-quality patient care, and champion safe, evidence-based nursing practices.
• Make safety a priority: Promote a culture of quality improvement, identify and manage risks, and ensure clinical practices meet CQ Health standards and professional guidelines.
• Support and inspire your team: Mentor, educate and develop nursing staff and students, encourage professional growth, and help build a positive, supportive workplace.
• Collaborate: Work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary team to strengthen communication, improve services, and deliver the best possible outcomes for patients and families.

About you:

• You're a Registered Midwife with current AHPRA registration and a practising certificate. Postgraduate qualifications in your area of expertise are a bonus!
• Committed to safe, evidence-based midwifery practice, continuous improvement and finding better ways to support women and their families.
• Bring strong clinical knowledge, advanced problem-solving skills and an understanding of relevant legislation, standards and best practice. You enjoy sharing your knowledge and helping others grow.
• Build positive relationships, communicate with empathy and professionalism, and work collaboratively with colleagues, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $165,568 p.a. including 35% caseload loading is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $77.98 - $83.50 p.h. including 35% caseload loading
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Professional development leave and allowance
• 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) CH6J694790

Applications close: Tuesday, 27 October 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  CH6J694790 - Clinical Midwife - Caseload (PDF)