Assistant In Midwifery - North Canberra Hospital

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging with fringe benefits

Flexible working conditions

12.5% Superannuation

Relocation assistance for interstate

Job summary

Canberra Health Services in Canberra is seeking an Assistant in Midwifery to support the maternity team at North Canberra Hospital. The role offers flexible hours, part-time opportunities, and a pro-rata salary within the stated band.

You will assist with patient care, transport, stocking supplies and maintaining a welcoming environment for women and their families, working closely with nurses and midwives in a busy tertiary hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Currently completing the first year of a Bachelor of Midwifery or eligible as outlined in the Position Description.

Responsibilities

• Assist the midwifery team with patient care and support duties.
• Provide patient transport and help stock supplies.
• Respond to patient call systems and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

First year of Bachelor of Midwifery

Job description

Assistant In Midwifery - North Canberra Hospital

Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Salary: $65,279 - $67,279 plus superannuation
Position No: 603062 - 02RYG
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 September 2026
Contact Officer: Jennifer Eling on**************@act.gov.auor(02) 5103 7***

What can we offer you:

• City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 12.5% Superannuation.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here:Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role:

Are you a motivated and caring midwifery student looking to gain hands-on experience in a hospital setting?

North Canberra Hospital's Maternity Department is seeking enthusiastic Assistants in Midwifery (AIMs) to join the team. Opportunities are available to students who have successfully completed their first year of a Bachelor of Midwifery, or who meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Position Description. A variety of part-time hours are available.

As an Assistant in Midwifery, you will support the midwifery team with patient care and a range of support duties, including patient transport, stocking supplies, responding to patient call systems, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for women and their families.

The successful applicant will be reliable, flexible, and committed to providing high-quality care. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well as part of a team are essential.

This is a great opportunity to further develop your skills while supporting the delivery of maternity services.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to -Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Note: These positions are permanent part-time, with hours to be negotiated, and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

Closes: 23 October 2026

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.