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Registered Midwife - Identified (Cairns)
Cairns
Step into a caseload continuity of care model with support behind your every step!
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| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC679262 |
| Closing date | 12-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Temporary Full-Time up to 18 Months |
| Contact person | Megan Pickford |
| Contact details | 0499 752 125 Access the National Relay Service |
🌿 Registered Midwife (Identified) | Temporary Full-Time up to 18 months (with possiblity of extension)
Cairns with regular outreach to TCHHS Communities
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Megan Pickford (0499 752 125) would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
🩺 Tell Me More...
This role gives you to care for an allocated caseload of women, with the support and collaboration of other health care providers, within the Torres and Cape Maternity services including the Midwifery Group Practice, Midwifery Navigation and Outreach Midwifery services, as well as rotating into the Midwifery team at Cairns Base Hospital.
🤝 Our Commitment to Community
TCHHS warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives to apply. Cultural knowledge, lived experience, and connection to community are highly valued and strengthen the care we deliver across Torres and Cape.
Identified Role: Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
💼 Professional & Personal Motivators
Working in Torres and Cape HHS means the impact you make on patients, families and communities is significant and meaningful. You'll work in diverse, supportive environments while experiencing unique lifestyle opportunities and making a real difference in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape you as both a health professional and as a person.
💰 Salary & Benefits
Torres and Cape HHS offers a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits:
- Base salary: $3,199.20 - $4,295.40 per fortnight Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% annual leave loading
- Professional development and world-class training opportunities
🌏 Lifestyle in Torres and Cape
Living and working in Torres and Cape means you can enjoy:
- Incredible natural environments - from outback to rainforest to reef
- Short commutes and excellent work/life balance
- Rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
- Welcoming, connected communities
Imagine Yourself Here
Learn more about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website, and follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn.
Our Values
Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How Do I Apply?
Applications should be submitted online via the Queensland Health and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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