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Clinical Midwife (Maternity Services)
Maternity Services - TOWNSVILLE University Hospital
Summary
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Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking multiple Clinical Midwives to join the team within Maternity Services at the Townsville University Hospital on a permanent full-time or part-time basis hours negoitable. |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Midwifery |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV679187 |
| Closing date | 15-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time/part-time, hours negotiable |
| Contact person | Christine Boynton |
| Contact details | 07 4433 3532 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
This role is a rotational midwifery role where the successful candidate will provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to women in the Maternity Inpatient Unit and Birth Suite. Opportunities may also exist to rotate to antenatal clinics and home visiting midwifery services.
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $4262.20 to $4564.00 p.f. (full-time) (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1)
- Hourly rate: $56.08 to $60.05 p.h. (part-time) (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
In this role, you will provide clinical leadership: supporting the multidisciplinary team to achieve collaborative care utilizing team engagement, advanced clinical skills, knowledge, and problem solving to effectively coordinate care delivery and manage complex situations.
Requirements:
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position
- 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.
- Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
- This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Christine Boynton on (07) 4433 3532.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV679187
Applications close: Wednesday, 15 April 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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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