Every birth is the beginning of a story, and every family deserves care that respects their culture, values and connection to community. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated Midwifery Group Practice committed to walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families with compassion, cultural safety and continuity of care.

Through strong clinical leadership, collaboration and innovation, you'll help shape maternity services that improve outcomes while honouring the strength, knowledge and traditions of First Nations communities. If you're passionate about leading with purpose and making a genuine difference, this is a role where your impact will extend far beyond the birth journey.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Maternity Service delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to women and families across diverse maternity settings throughout the region. With a strong focus on improving access, continuity of care and patient experience, the service is evolving through innovative models such as Midwifery Group Practice and Indigenous Maternal and Infant Care. Backed by experienced midwives, multidisciplinary teams and strong clinical leadership, our service is committed to delivering compassionate, culturally responsive care while shaping the future of maternity services in Central Queensland.

About the role:

• Lead the operational management and coordination of the Midwifery Group Practice (Indigenous Maternal and Infant Care), ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based maternity services.
• Provide advanced clinical and professional leadership, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement across multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee clinical governance, quality and safety initiatives, proactively managing risk and ensuring compliance with national maternity care standards and professional practice requirements.
• Drive service development and innovation, supporting the ongoing enhancement of culturally responsive, family-centred models of care and improved health outcomes.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA, supported by a Bachelor of Midwifery (or equivalent), with postgraduate qualifications or experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families highly regarded.
• Advanced clinical expertise in delivering evidence-based, woman-centred midwifery care, underpinned by sound clinical judgement, critical thinking and a commitment to cultural safety.
• Proven leadership experience in clinical governance, quality improvement and service development, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive excellence in maternity care.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration and resource management skills, with a strong commitment to lifelong learning, research-informed practice and improving outcomes for women, families and communities.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $173,368 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.58 - $76.63 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• 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) RK6F686567

Applications close: Sunday, 12 July 2026

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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.

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6F686567 - Midwife Unit Manager (Indig Maternal and Infant) (PDF)