Clinical Midwifery Specialist - Post Natal Ward

Healthscope; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time options

Professional development

Discounted health insurance

Flexible across hospitals

Job summary

Norwest Private Hospital, part of Healthscope, seeks a Clinical Midwife Specialist to lead the Post Natal Ward, mentor staff and drive evidence-based care within a high-performing maternity team in Sydney’s north-west. The role offers flexible, part-time options and opportunities for professional development.

You will provide advanced clinical leadership across antenatal to postnatal care, champion safety and contribute to service improvement within a private healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife.
• Minimum five years' post-registration experience.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and ability to coordinate and deliver care.
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to excellence in midwifery practice and ongoing development.
• Experience mentoring colleagues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical leadership and midwifery care in the Post Natal Ward.
• Mentor, coach and develop fellow midwives.
• Drive quality improvement and practice development initiatives.
• Contribute to policy development and implementation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding outcomes for women and newborns.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Evidence-based practice

Postnatal care

Policy development

Education

Registered Midwife with AHPRA

Five years post-registration experience

Job description

Clinical Midwifery Specialist - Post Natal Ward

Clinical Midwife Specialist – Post Natal Ward

Take the next step in your midwifery career and make a lasting impact on women, babies and families

• Elevate your career in a senior clinical leadership role
• Mentor and inspire the next generation of midwives
• Part-time opportunity available (3 shifts per week)

Are you an experienced Post Natal Midwife ready to advance your career in a role that combines clinical expertise, leadership and professional influence?

Norwest Private Hospital is seeking a passionate and highly skilled Clinical Midwife Specialist (CMS) to join our thriving Women's Health Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing maternity team where you can lead by example, champion evidence-based practice and contribute to exceptional experiences for women and their families.

As a Clinical Midwife Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting women throughout their pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey, while driving clinical excellence, mentoring colleagues and contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Why Join Norwest Private Hospital?

At Norwest Private Hospital, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our Women's Health Service includes:

• 43-bed antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology unit
• 7 modern birthing suites
• 7-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery
• Dedicated multidisciplinary team focused on excellence in maternity care

Located in Sydney's rapidly expanding north-west corridor, Norwest Private Hospital is a 277-bed acute care facility operated by Healthscope, one of Australia's leading private healthcare providers.

We are proud to offer a workplace where professional development is encouraged, innovation is embraced, and staff are empowered to make a meaningful difference every day.

About the Role

As a Clinical Midwife Specialist, you will provide advanced clinical leadership and expert midwifery care across the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal continuum.

You will:

• Demonstrate clinical excellence and leadership within the Post Natal Ward
• Support and promote evidence-based, woman-centred care
• Mentor, coach and develop fellow midwives
• Lead quality improvement and practice development initiatives
• Contribute to policy development and implementation
• Participate in clinical research and service improvement projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding outcomes for women and newborns
• Act as a role model and resource for less experienced clinicians

This role offers the opportunity to shape clinical practice, influence positive change and contribute to the future of maternity care within a respected private healthcare organisation.

About You

You are an experienced midwife with exceptional clinical skills, a strong commitment to woman-centred care and a passion for leadership and professional development.

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife
• Minimum five years' post-registration experience, including extensive antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care experience
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and ability to effectively coordinate and deliver care within a multidisciplinary team
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Commitment to excellence in midwifery practice and ongoing professional development
• Passion for education, mentoring and supporting colleagues
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to identify and resolve complex clinical issues
• Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives, policy development and evidence-based practice
• Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and compliance requirements

What We Offer

• Flexible employment options, including part-time opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to influence clinical practice and service improvement
• Work within a modern, well‑resourced maternity service
• Be part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding outcomes for women, babies and families

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of ourCommunity of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every dayour 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.

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.