Assistant in Midwifery

NSW Health; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport for health and well‑n

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking passionate midwifery students to join Singleton Hospital as Assist In Midwifery in a casual role. You will support postnatal care, breastfeeding, and observations, contributing to care plans under supervision.

The Maternity Unit collaborates with GP Obstetricians and CMC for high-quality patient outcomes. Enrolment in the Bachelor of Midwifery program and completion or ongoing study of A-MIDI 2105 are required, with opportunities for training and salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor of Midwifery program.
• Currently enrolled or completed Midwifery Practice & Woman with Complex Care Needs A-MIDI 2105.

Responsibilities

• Provide postnatal care, including breastfeeding support and observations.
• Assist in developing and following postnatal care plans.
• Support women, families and the maternity team to promote safety and quality of care.

Skills

Postnatal care

Breastfeeding support

Observation & monitoring

Care plans implementation

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery

Midwifery Practice & Woman with Complex Care Needs A-MIDI 2105

Job description

Kickstart your midwifery career in a supportive, inclusive environment at Singleton Hospital!

Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.04 per hour + 12% super + salary packaging
Location: Singleton Hospital
Employment Type:Casual
Hours per week: Up to 38
Position Classification:Assist In Nursing
Requisition ID: REQ690377
Applications Close: Thursday, 24th September 2026.

We are excited to offer this opportunity for passionate, caring, and committed midwifery students to join our team at Singleton Maternity! Our successful candidates will be working with women, families and midwives in a supportive role as an Assistant in Midwifery. On any given day, you will be providing postnatal care in the form of breastfeeding support, observations, and attending to postnatal care plans. This role offers clinical support which is available from the education, management and midwifery team. You will be working collaboratively within the team to support women and newborns and promote safety and quality in the workplace.

You won’t be working alone. The Maternity team at Singleton Hospital are a small but close-knit team with a famously positive culture that works well together with the GP Obstetricians to provide a high level of care to their patients. You will be supported by the team as well as other Maternity Unit Managers in hospitals throughout the region, as well as the Clinical Midwife Consultant (CMC) and the WHAM Network.

Where you'll be working:

Singleton, NSW, is a charming town nestled in the heart of the Hunter Valley, known for its warm community spirit and picturesque rural landscapes. It offers a peaceful lifestyle with a strong connection to nature, surrounded by vineyards, national parks, and the nearby Hunter River.

The Maternity Unit at Singleton Hospital provides Level 2 & Level 3 care to their patients and provide shared care with the GP Obstetricians. Due to the small size of the town, you will enjoy getting to know the women that you care for closely, in turn being able to provide the highest level of care to them

What we can offer you:

• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Requirements:

• Enrolled in the Bachelor of Midwifery program at University of Newcastle in second year, first semester or third year.
• Currently enrolled or successfully completed Midwifery Practice & Woman with Complex Care Needs A-MIDI 2105.

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Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directivePD2023_022: OccupationalAssessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.