This is a great opportunity to step into your next leadership role or make a sea change while continuing to grow your career in Gladstone, known for its beautiful coastline and affordable lifestyle.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional, woman-centred care while championing quality, safety, and clinical excellence within a supportive and collaborative Women and Newborn Unit. You will play a key role in mentoring midwives and students, driving positive outcomes, and maintaining the highest standards of care.

As a Clinical Midwife in the Maternity and Gynaecology ward, you will provide care across antenatal clinics, Birth Suite and postnatal services. If you’re ready to lead, inspire and improve every birth experience, apply today.

Job details

About us:

The Women and Newborn Unit is composed of Maternity and Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) with Extended Midwifery Services, and a Neonatal Nursery. The unit is women and family centred care, reflecting the needs of each woman within a safe and sustainable quality system. All women have access to evidenced based, culturally competent maternity care in a range of settings close to where they live. Appropriately trained and qualified maternity health professionals provide continuous or shared maternity care to women who meet the service capability of Gladstone Hospital.

About the role:

A Clinical Midwife (CM) is a Registered Midwife (RM) who is accountable at an advanced level for the coordination of clinical practice delivered in a clinical specialty. This position provides leadership and support to midwifery, nursing and medical staff and supports the delivery of competent, best practice quality midwifery care, while working in collaboration with the line manager of the unit. This Clinical Midwife position is within the Maternity and Gynaecology ward, providing Midwifery care across the spectrum of Maternity Care, Ante-Natal Clinical (ANC), Birth Suite and Post Natal.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• A relevant Post Graduate qualification/s to the role would be highly regarded.
• Participate in clinical incident management, auditing requirements as per Australian National Healthcare Standards and Quality and Safety meetings.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the healthcare needs of maternity and neonatal areas.
• Demonstrated ability in leading a nursing/Midwifery team in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrate high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and sensitively with all levels of staff, patients and general public.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $139,252 p.a.  is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Short-term accommodation (conditions apply)
• Relocation assistance (conditions apply)
• Flight re-imbursement (conditions apply)
• 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) GL6D681174.

Applications close: Wednesday. 20 May 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL6D681174 - Clinical Midwife (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)