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Registered Midwife (Multiple Rural Opportunities) Cairns and Hinterland
Rural Hospitals
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Experience the privilege of supporting women, babies, and families across some of Queensland’s most unique and rewarding healthcare settings. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Midwives to join rural maternity services throughout the Cairns and Hinterland region, providing culturally safe, high-quality care in regional communities.Job details
| Position status | Casual,Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Midwifery |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH684170 |
| Closing date | 05-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Caitlin Knell |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6394 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service provide an extensive range of health services at more than 30 regional, rural and remote facilities across a geographical area of 142,900 square kilometres. Outside of Cairns Hospital, inpatient maternity services are offered at Atherton Hospital, Mareeba Hospital and Innisfail Hospital. These hospitals are able to provide low risk birthing services as well as pre and post natal care for women and their babies, including midwifery group practice (MGP).
Atherton Hospital provides medical, surgical, and maternity services to the town's approximately 8,000 residents. It also offers a wide range of specialist outpatient services and extends its support to rural communities through outreach programs. The hospital is located in the picturesque Atherton Tablelands, 1.5 hours drive from Cairns. The hospital was redeveloped in 2023 and provides outreach services to Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Mount Garnet, Ravenshoe, Croydon, Forsayth and Georgetown.
Mareeba Hospital services a local population of approximately 10,500 people, and provides a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. The facility has an overnight capacity of 52 beds, including 12 maternity beds, as well as supporting clinical and diagnostic services such as allied health, medical imaging, pharmacy, and pathology.
The Mareeba region features local attractions such as mountain bike riding, various wineries, and several coffee plantations, and is a short drive away from other scenic towns in the Atherton Tablelands region.
Innisfail Hospital services include emergency department, general medical and surgical, low risk maternity, chemotherapy, and renal dialysis. Innisfail Hospital has 49 inpatient beds and 7 emergency department treatment spaces. Beds include three high dependency unit beds and ten same day beds/bed alternatives.
The hospital serves a population of over 8000 people and is 1.5 hours' drive from Cairns. The Innisfail region is renowned for spectacular waterfalls, fishing, Mission Beach, the Family Islands, and World Heritage rainforest.
About the role:
- Opportunities to work across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care in small hospitals
- Build strong relationships with women and their families within the local community
- Provide culturally safe and respectful care (especially important in FNQ settings)
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Descriptions.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the 'how to apply' section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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