If you've ever considered relocating for a rural experience, now could be the time!

North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) are calling all Clinical Midwives, Registered Midwives and Lactation Consultants to join our team and make a meaningful impact for women, babies and families in our community.

Job details

Only in rural and remote Queensland will you find nursing this diverse and rewarding.

Multiple permanent and temporary positions are now available across the North West. Opportunities include both town-based and outreach settings, delivering continuity of care as well as core midwifery services.

The North West Hospital Maternity Unit is the referral centre for all pregnant women in the region and for a small Northern Territory community. It provides care to women and their families within its Antenatal service, Antenatal/Postnatal Inpatient Unit, Birthing Unit, Special Care Nursery and Home Visiting program.

What we can offer

• • Staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.
  • Appointment and transfer expenses (conditions apply) - Ask us about Relocation Support.
  • Isolation bonus (pro rata) - the longer you stay, the more you earn:
    • After 1 year: AUD $3,605,
    • After 2 years: AUD $10,815,
    • Each and every year after 3 years: AUD $7,210.
  • Return airfares - Including spouse/dependents to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave:
    • Full time employees: 2 return airfares per annum
    • Part time employees: 1 return airfare per annum
  • Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
  • Maximise your take-home pay with salary sacrificing options.
  • Enjoy Work-Life Balance with our comprehensive leave benefits.
  • Career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
  • Minimum of 2 weeks paid professional development leave per annum, plus paid travel, enrolment and conference costs for approved courses/conferences.

Enjoy the beauty and adventure of the North West Queensland region – from outdoor activities (camping, fishing, hiking) to a welcoming community.

Great amenities including dining, schools, excellent health care, shopping, churches, recreation facilities, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.

No traffic jams or hustle here – perfect for those looking for a relaxed, laid-back lifestyle. 

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences as a Registered Midwife.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

This is a campaign process which is used to collect applications for current and upcoming midwifery positions.  Applications will be assessed regularly throughout this campaign.

Please note: By submitting an application through this process, it is not a guarantee that you will be offered employment with NWHHS. This Expression of Interest process is just one avenue of seeking employment with the Hospital and Health Service.

Please see the Role Descriptions (RD) attached. For further information regarding a specific position/s, please contact the relevant Hiring Manager listed on the RD.

Your next adventure starts in Mount Isa.

If your a qualified midwife wanting to work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive, team-oriented environment, then we'd love to hear from you.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Lactation Consultant (Clinical Midwife) - RD (PDF)
  
  Outreach Clinical Midwife - RD (PDF)
  
  Registered Midwife - Arrkunaan Pirlapirla & Martu First Nations Team - RD (PDF)
  
  Registered Midwife - Maternity Core Unit - RD (PDF)
  
  Registered Midwife (Caseload - MGP) - RD (PDF)
  
  Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (09.2024.Pdf)
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)