Clinical Midwife - Maternity Core Unit

North West Hospital and Health Service; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation bonus

Annual travel airfares

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Salary sacrificing options

Staff accommodation or rental subsidy

Job summary

North West Hospital and Health Service in Mount Isa, QLD, is seeking a Clinical Midwife to provide advanced midwifery care and lead clinical practice across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal services. The role emphasizes woman-centred care and safe, evidence-based outcomes for mothers and babies.

The position includes mentorship duties, helping to develop and support midwives, nurses and allied staff in a collaborative environment. Applications close 8 February 2027.

Qualifications

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening including Criminal History checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert, woman-centred care across antenatal, birthing and postnatal services, ensuring safe and evidence-based outcomes for women and babies.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship and support to midwives, nurses and other team members, fostering a positive and collaborative practice environment.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Patient-centred care

Education

Midwifery degree

Job description

North West Hospital and Health Service – Mount Isa QLD

Seeking expressions of interest for current and future opportunities. If you are placed in the talent pool you may be offered a position within the relevant time period, however your appointment to a position is not guaranteed.

About the role

As a Clinical Midwife, you will provide advanced midwifery care and clinical leadership across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal services

In this role you will:

• Deliver expert, woman-centred care across antenatal, birthing and postnatal services, ensuring safe and evidence-based outcomes for women and babies.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship and support to midwives, nurses and other team members, fostering a positive and collaborative practice environment

Working with us

• For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,714. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,140; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,426 (pro rata for part time employees).
• In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
• Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
• We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

Applications close: Monday, 8 February 2027.