Clinical Midwifery Educator

Healthscope Hospitals; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Continuous professional development

Flexibility to work across hospitals

Job summary

Healthscope Hospitals seeks a Clinical Midwife Educator (CME) and Clinical Midwife Specialist (CMS) to lead education across the Birth Unit and Postnatal Ward at Norwest Private Hospital in Sydney. You will shape maternity care through teaching, mentoring and implementing evidence-based practices, guiding graduates and students, and collaborating with the Education Team.

The role focuses on clinical excellence, policy development, and quality improvement while supporting staff development and

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Midwife with AHPRA.
• 8+ years of clinical midwifery experience.
• 5+ years' experience in a Birth Unit setting.
• Experience teaching, coaching and supporting students and graduates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver innovative education programs for midwives, graduates and students.
• Support orientation, onboarding and ongoing professional development of staff.
• Provide hands‑on clinical teaching, mentoring and bedside support.
• Facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery student placements.
• Support competency assessment, learning plans and development pathways.
• Promote evidence-based practice and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Teaching/education

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)

Master's degree in Maternal Health, Midwifery, Education or related

Job description

Clinical Midwife Educator/Clinical Midwife Specialist | Birth Unit & Postnatal Ward

Shape the Future of Midwifery Excellence

Are you a passionate and experienced Midwife ready to inspire, mentor and develop the next generation of clinicians?

Norwest Private Hospital is seeking an exceptional Clinical Midwife Educator (CME) and Clinical Midwife Specialist (CMS) to join our Women's Health team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated educator and clinical leader to play a pivotal role in advancing evidence-based midwifery practice while supporting the professional growth of midwives, graduates and students.

Working closely with the Midwife Unit Manager, Senior Nurse Educator and broader Education Team, you will help foster a culture of clinical excellence, innovation and continuous learning across our Birth Unit and Postnatal services.

Why Join Norwest Private Hospital?

At Healthscope, our people are at the heart of everything we do. With more than 19,000 dedicated healthcare professionals across Australia, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient care, supporting our clinicians, and creating meaningful career opportunities.

Located in Sydney's thriving North West corridor, Norwest Private Hospital is a modern 277-bed acute care facility offering a comprehensive range of services, including a high-performing Emergency Department and a growing Women's Health service.

You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your leadership will help shape the future of maternity care.

About Our Women's Health Service

Our Women's Health Unit includes:

• 43-bed Paediatric, Antenatal, Postnatal and Gynaecology Ward
• 7 Birthing Suite rooms
• 7-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery
• A dedicated multidisciplinary team focused on exceptional maternity outcomes

The Opportunity

As the CME/CMS, you will be instrumental in developing and supporting clinical excellence within the Birth Unit and Postnatal Ward.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering innovative education programs for midwives, graduates and students
• Supporting orientation, onboarding and ongoing professional development of staff
• Providing hands‑on clinical teaching, mentoring and bedside support
• Facilitating undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery student placements
• Supporting competency assessment, learning plans and professional development pathways
• Promoting evidence-based practice and contemporary maternity care
• Driving quality improvement initiatives and supporting policy development
• Monitoring compliance with mandatory training requirements
• Collaborating with the wider Norwest Education Team on hospital-wide education and quality programs

About You

You are a highly skilled and motivated midwifery professional who is passionate about education, mentorship and clinical excellence.

• Current registration as a Midwife with AHPRA
• Minimum 8 years of clinical midwifery experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a Birth Unit setting
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or currently working towards completion
• Demonstrated experience teaching, coaching and supporting students and graduate midwives
• Strong preceptorship and mentoring skills
• Proven ability to develop and deliver education programs
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience contributing to quality initiatives and policy development

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree in Maternal Health, Midwifery, Education or a related discipline
• Academic teaching experience

Make a Lasting Impact

This is more than an education role. It is an opportunity to influence clinical practice, inspire future midwives, and contribute to outstanding outcomes for women, babies and families.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a meaningful difference in maternity care, we would love to hear from you.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 28 October 2026

More Information:

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.