Midwife

Waminda South Coast Women's Health and Welfare ...; Nowra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid wellbeing time

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Waminda is seeking a Midwife to deliver culturally safe maternity care across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, including home visits and outreach across the Shoalhaven region.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support continuity of midwifery care, contribute to Aboriginal health outcomes, and participate in ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered and/or Endorsed Midwife with AHPRA.
• A minimum of three years’ experience as a midwife in a hospital and/or community setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of continuity of midwifery care across pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working in culturally diverse environments.
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture, family structures, and communities, with a commitment to culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver culturally safe, evidence-based maternity care across the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal continuum.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and support women and families through pregnancy and early parenting.
• Provide maternal and infant health education, including breastfeeding, attachment, nutrition, and early childhood development.
• Conduct child health assessments, NSW Health Blue Book checks, and developmental monitoring.
• Deliver services in community settings, including clients’ homes and outreach locations throughout the Shoalhaven region.
• Collaborate with internal programs, health professionals, hospitals, and community partners to ensure integrated and wraparound care.
• Support the ongoing development of the Birthing on Country and Midwifery Group Practice initiatives.

Skills

Registered Midwife

Endorsed Midwife

Cultural competence

Autonomous work

Job description

Job Description

Minga Gudjaga Gunyah | Nowra NSW

Nurses Award, Level 2 (above award conditions apply)

Full-time

Join Waminda and Help Shape Birthing on Country

Waminda is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal women and their families. Guided by our Cultural Framework, Balaang Healing Framework, and Model of Care, we deliver culturally safe, holistic, and community-led services. We are seeking passionate and experienced Midwives to join our Minga Gudjaga Midwifery Program. This role offers the opportunity to provide continuity of care and work alongside women, families, communities, and multidisciplinary health professionals to achieve positive maternal and child health outcomes for Aboriginal women and children.

About the Role

As a Midwife, you will:

• Deliver culturally safe, evidence-based maternity care across the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal continuum
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and support women and families through pregnancy and early parenting
• Provide maternal and infant health education, including breastfeeding, attachment, nutrition, and early childhood development
• Conduct child health assessments, NSW Health Blue Book checks, and developmental monitoring
• Deliver services in community settings, including clients’ homes and outreach locations throughout the Shoalhaven region
• Collaborate with internal programs, health professionals, hospitals, and community partners to ensure integrated and wraparound care
• Support the ongoing development of the Birthing on Country and Midwifery Group Practice initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered and/or Endorsed Midwife with AHPRA
• A minimum of three years’ experience as a midwife in a hospital and/or community-based setting
• Demonstrated understanding of continuity of midwifery care across pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working in culturally diverse environments
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture, family structures, and communities, with a commitment to culturally safe practice
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Current NSW/ACT Driver Licence

Desirable

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity. Waminda encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women with the relevant qualifications and experience to apply.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
• Meaningful work supporting women, babies, and families
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to undertake further study in Child and Family Health Nursing and medication endorsement pathways
• Additional above award conditions and benefits available – including salary packaging, paid wellbeing time, flexible working arrangements and more.

Special Requirements

This position is identified as female only, which is considered a genuine occupational qualification under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

Applicants must be able to provide:

• Current AHPRA registration
• National Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• Evidence of required immunisations
• Current Driver Licence

If you are passionate about delivering culturally safe maternity care and making a lasting difference in the lives of Aboriginal women, children, and families, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information on this position, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

Applications for this position will be assessed on an ongoing basis.