Clinical Midwife Consultant

NSW Health; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Superannuation

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Midwife Consultant to provide expert clinical leadership and strategic direction for maternity care across Western NSW. The role focuses on improving outcomes for women, babies and families through collaborative, evidence-based models of care.

Join a division dedicated to Women’s, Children & Families, with a commitment to innovative service development and partnership across services, disciplines, and communities.

Qualifications

• Provides expert clinical leadership in maternity care.
• Engages in consultancy, education and strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership, consultancy, education and strategic direction to support excellence in maternity care across Western NSW.
• Influence service development and drive evidence-based models of care.
• Lead positive change and collaborate across teams to improve outcomes for women, babies and families.

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to August 2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Consultant
Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable with WNSWLHD, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 6 October 2026 – 11:59pm

Clinical Midwife Consultant

Service Delivery Directorate - Women’s, Children & Families Division

About the role

Join our Women's, Children's and Families Division and be part of a shared vision for collaborative, integrated care that strengthens connections across services and disciplines, ensuring women, babies, children and families receive seamless, person-centred care.

As a Clinical Midwife Consultant, you will provide expert clinical leadership, consultancy, education and strategic direction to support excellence in maternity care across Western NSW.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence service development, foster strong partnerships, and drive innovative, evidence-based models of care that improve outcomes for the communities we serve.

If you are a passionate and experienced midwife who thrives on collaboration, innovation and leading positive change, we encourage you to join us in shaping the future of maternity care across Western NSW.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD