Clinical Midwife

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking a skilled Midwife to lead maternity care, support women and families, and contribute to a compassionate, evidence-based service in the Toowoomba region. You will mentor colleagues, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and drive quality improvements that enhance safety and the birthing experience.

You'll enjoy a supportive team within a regional health service that values excellence, collaboration and professional growth, offering opportunities to expand your

Qualifications

• Registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required.
• Strong clinical capability delivering contemporary maternity care.
• A commitment to quality improvement, lifelong learning and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Leading high-quality maternity care that supports healthy outcomes and positive birth experiences
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues, building a capable, confident and connected workforce
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and navigate complex situations
• Championing improvements that strengthen safety, quality and the experience of people accessing care

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Job description

Bring your clinical expertise, leadership and compassion to a role where every day makes a difference. You'll support women and families through some of life's most important moments while enjoying the connection, lifestyle and professional growth that come with regional healthcare. Build meaningful relationships, expand your skills and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration and care.

What Your Day Could Look Like

You’ll help shape positive experiences for women, babies and families while contributing to a service that sits at the heart of its community. You’ll combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, mentoring and continuous improvement, helping deliver care that is safe, compassionate and centred on the needs of every family.

Every Day, You’ll Contribute By

• Leading high-quality maternity care that supports healthy outcomes and positive birth experiences
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues, building a capable, confident and connected workforce
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and navigate complex situations
• Championing improvements that strengthen safety, quality and the experience of people accessing care

Let’s talk about you!

You’re the kind of midwife people trust. You bring clinical expertise, sound judgement and a calm presence, while never losing sight of the person behind the care. You value teamwork, embrace learning opportunities and take pride in supporting women and families through significant moments. Whether you’re guiding a colleague, advocating for a patient or contributing fresh ideas, you’re driven by compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage.

Here’s What Will Help You Thrive In This Role

• Registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Strong clinical capability and experience delivering contemporary maternity care
• A commitment to quality improvement, lifelong learning and person‑centred care

Beyond the role itself, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to grow your career, expand your clinical scope, build lasting relationships and enjoy a lifestyle that offers connection and a genuine sense of community.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It’s complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you’ll see your impact firsthand. Here, you’ll find opportunities that simply don’t exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Occupational group

Health - Midwifery