Midwife Consultant

Sa-Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 136,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Public transport for SA Health staff

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support negotiations

Job summary

SA Health is recruiting for a Midwifery Consultant (MC) within the Women’s and Babies Division in Adelaide. The role focuses on expert care for women and newborns with complex needs, providing education, coordination of services, and discharge planning to the community.

Direct clinical care, leadership of midwives, and involvement in quality improvement underpin the role. Fixed-term part-time 0.8 FTE until 19 November 2027, with salary package including superannuation.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse and/or Midwife by the NMBA and who holds, or is eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to provide culturally safe care in a multidisciplinary context.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and quality improvement.
• Experience aligning clinical leadership with education and mentoring of staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct delivery of proficient midwifery clinical care to patients and families.
• Provide clinical leadership and support for midwives in the maternity service.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement activities within Women’s and Babies Division.
• Coordinate care transitions and discharge planning into the community.
• Contribute to education and professional development of staff.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

NMBA Registration

Job description

Job no: 948787
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Medical, Nursing/Midwifery

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Women’s and Babies Division, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – RN/M3 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 3, $130,190 to $136,010 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time (0.8 FTE) – Fixed term contract (Temporary) until 19 November 2027

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.

About the role

The Midwifery Consultant (MC) demonstrates expert knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care, education, referrals and coordination of services to women and their newborns with complex psychosocial needs and adversity. The MC is involved in discharging these women into the community liaising with appropriate service providers.

Key duties of the role

• Direct delivery of proficient Midwifery clinical care to patients/clients and their families using evidence-based practice
• Demonstrate a commitment to consumer participation and ensure services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner
• Provide clinical leadership and support for the midwives working in the largest Maternity service in South Australia
• Responsible for individual development and education and contribute to a clinical learning environment
• Contribute to processes for quality improvement activities in the Women’s and Babies Division

Skills and Experience

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse and/or Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.
• Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team approach to client centred care
• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post-graduation experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife
• Work Health and Safety (WHS) and continuous improvement practices
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work with individuals and families for positive health outcomes and to foster productive working relationships across disciplines

Enquiries can be directed to

Jennie Magor

Midwifery Manager

81617722

[e-mail]

To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• RN3 - Midwife Consultant - Role Description - 948787.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide .

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026 11:55PM

Advertised: 16 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time