Experienced Midwives

Medacs Global Group; Thursday Island; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency rates

Travel provided

Accommodation

Flexible contracts

Supportive team

Cultural diversity

Job summary

Medacs Global Group is seeking an experienced Midwife for a rewarding contract on Thursday Island, Queensland. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive maternity care to remote communities, with accommodation and travel support provided.

The role requires critical skills in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, neonatal resuscitation, and culturally safe practice. Flexible contract lengths and a supportive remote work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife.
• Minimum 2 years' postgraduate midwifery experience.
• Recent experience across antenatal, birth suite and postnatal care.
• Neonatal resuscitation competency.
• ALS certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
• Conduct maternal and newborn assessments.
• Provide education and support to women and their families through pregnancy, birth and postnatal period.
• Monitor and respond to maternal/neonatal condition changes.
• Collaborate with obstetric, paediatric, nursing and allied health teams.
• Support emergencies and participate in obstetric emergencies when required.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Promote culturally safe care for First Nations women and families.
• Adhere to governance, infection control and patient safety requirements.

Skills

AHPRA Registered

2+ Years Experience

Antenatal & Postnatal

Neonatal Resus

Education

Midwifery Degree

Job description

Are you an experienced Midwife looking for a rewarding contract opportunity in one of Australia's most unique and culturally rich locations? We are seeking dedicated and adaptable Midwives to join a supportive multidisciplinary team in Thursday Island, Queensland.

This is an exciting chance to broaden your clinical experience while providing vital maternity services to remote and regional communities across the Torres Strait. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, care within a diverse healthcare setting while enjoying the lifestyle and adventure that comes with living in Far North Queensland.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive agency rates
• Travel to and from the contract supported
• Accommodation provided
• Flexible contract lengths available
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Unique opportunity to work in a culturally diverse healthcare environment

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
• Conduct maternal and newborn assessments.
• Provide education and support to women and their families throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to changes in maternal and neonatal conditions.
• Collaborate with obstetric, paediatric, nursing and allied health teams to ensure best patient outcomes.
• Support emergency presentations and participate in obstetric emergencies when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Promote culturally safe and respectful care for First Nations women and families.
• Adhere to all clinical governance, infection control and patient safety requirements.

Essential Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife.
• Minimum 2 years' postgraduate midwifery experience.
• Recent experience across antenatal, birth suite and postnatal care.
• Neonatal resuscitation competency.
• FSEP (or equivalent maternity emergency training) highly regarded.
• Current ALS certification.
• Ability to work independently and confidently in a remote healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Experience

• Remote, rural or regional healthcare experience.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Triage and emergency department exposure.
• Dual registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife.

About You

You are a confident and compassionate Midwife who thrives in diverse clinical environments. You enjoy building strong relationships with patients and colleagues and are passionate about delivering exceptional maternity care. Your adaptability, cultural awareness and commitment to high-quality patient outcomes will allow you to succeed in this rewarding contract role.