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Clinical Midwife - Caseload (Birth Centre)
Townsville Birth Centre - Townsville University Hospital
Summary
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Clinical Midwife - Caseload to join the team within Townsville Birth Centre at the Townsville University Hospital on a permanent full-time basis. |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Midwifery |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV692140 |
| Closing date | 23-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Johanna Quigley |
| Contact details | 0436 927 204 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Birth Centre:
The Townsville Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) provides midwifery care, within a continuity of care model, to a defined group of women within the public birthing community of Townsville. MGP Birth Centre is a group of 11 midwives who aim to facilitate active, physiological birth with minimal intervention through the provision of physical, emotional and social support and preparation in partnership with the woman and her family.
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.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
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: $114,532 to $122,643 p.a. (NG6-1)
- 35% annualised salary loading
- 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:
The Caseload Clinical Midwife (NG6) at the Birth Centre is the lead maternity carer who provides antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal caseload midwifery care, support and education for up to 40 women per year within a freestanding Birth Centre.
The Clinical Midwife - Caseload will provide clinical leadership and expertise, with support and education to other Midwives within the Birth Centre MGP, ensuring the provision of best practice, collaboration and quality patient care for women and their families.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications (Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent) and proof of registration (AHPRA).
- Midwifery Model of Care – Continuity of care caseload model working within the local agreement as per Nursing and Midwifery Award. Appointees will be required work on-call and benefit from an annualised salary.
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion please contact: Johanna Quigley on 0436 927 204.
Applications close: Wednesday, 23 September 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
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Documents
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