Midwifery Educator

The Geelong Clinic; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to work across hospitals

Discounted health insurance

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Norwest Private Hospital in Sydney’s north-west is seeking a Midwife Educator to influence clinical excellence in the postnatal unit, mentor graduates and practicing midwives, and advance education across the Women’s Health service.

The part-time role is 3 days per week with a pathway to full-time by taking Registered Midwife shifts. You will design programs, coordinate placements, and lead evidence-based practice with the Education Team.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife.
• 8+ years senior midwifery experience, including 5+ years in a Postnatal Unit.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (TAE).
• Master's degree in Education.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring and supporting students and novice clinicians.
• Strong preceptorship and coaching skills.
• Experience in quality improvement and policy development.
• Academic teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on clinical education and support to postnatal midwives, graduate midwives and students.
• Coordinate and facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery placements.
• Support orientation and onboarding programs for new staff.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate education programs and competency assessments.
• Promote contemporary, evidence-based midwifery practice.
• Support mandatory training compliance and professional development activities.
• Contribute to policy review, development and implementation.
• Collaborate with the broader Norwest Education Team on hospital-wide education and quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Communication

Quality improvement

Policy development

Education

Master's in Education

TAE-cert

Master's in Maternal Health

Academic teaching experience

Job description

Part-Time (3 days per week) | Opportunity to work Full-Time by combining with Registered Midwife shifts

Shape the next generation of midwives while making a lasting impact on women and families

Are you an experienced and passionate Midwife Educator looking for an opportunity to influence clinical excellence, support emerging midwives, and be part of a leading maternity service?

Norwest Private Hospital is seeking an exceptional Midwife Educator to join our Women's Health team. This unique role offers the flexibility of a part-time educator position (3 days per week), with the option to work additional shifts as a Registered Midwife to create a full-time opportunity.

This is more than a teaching role. It is an opportunity to inspire, mentor and develop future midwives while helping drive best-practice care for women, babies and their families.

Why Norwest Private Hospital?

As one of Sydney's leading private hospitals, Norwest Private Hospital is recognised for delivering exceptional patient-centred care and outstanding maternity services.

Located in Sydney's thriving north-west corridor, our 277-bed hospital combines advanced technology, innovative models of care and a strong commitment to professional development. Operated by Healthscope, we are proud to provide comprehensive maternity services in a supportive and collaborative environment where our people can thrive.

Our Women's Health Service includes:

• 43-bed postnatal, antenatal and gynaecology ward
• 7 modern birthing suites
• 7-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery
• Dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in maternal and neonatal care

We believe great outcomes begin with great people, and we invest heavily in education, development and career progression.

About the Role

As Midwife Educator - Postnatal Unit, you will play a vital leadership role in fostering a culture of continuous learning, evidence-based practice and clinical excellence.

Working closely with the Midwife Unit Manager, Midwife Educator - Birth Unit, and the wider Education and Quality teams, you will lead educational initiatives that support clinicians at all stages of their professional journey.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Mentor and support graduate, novice and experienced midwives
• Influence and promote evidence-based postnatal care
• Coordinate and facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery student placements
• Design, implement and evaluate innovative educational programs
• Support competency development, clinical skills training and professional growth
• Partner with leaders to drive quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to policy development and the ongoing advancement of maternity services

This position also provides the opportunity to act as a clinical expert and trusted advisor, supporting excellence in patient care while helping shape the future of the midwifery profession.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on clinical education and support to postnatal midwives, graduate midwives and students
• Coordinate and facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery placements
• Support orientation and onboarding programs for new staff
• Develop, deliver and evaluate education programs and competency assessments
• Promote contemporary, evidence-based midwifery practice
• Support mandatory training compliance and professional development activities
• Contribute to policy review, development and implementation
• Collaborate with the broader Norwest Education Team on hospital-wide education and quality initiatives

About You

You are a clinically accomplished midwife who is passionate about education, mentorship and developing others. You bring a collaborative approach, strong leadership capability and a commitment to improving outcomes for women, babies and families.

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife
• Minimum 8 years' senior midwifery experience, including at least 5 years in a Postnatal Unit
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (TAE)
• Master's degree in Education
• Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring and supporting students and novice clinicians
• Strong preceptorship and coaching skills
• Proven ability to design and deliver innovative education programs
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in quality improvement and policy development
• Master's degree in Maternal Health
• Academic teaching experience

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to influence and shape future midwifery practice
• Flexible work arrangement with potential full-time employment
• Work within a highly regarded maternity service
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Be part of an organisation that values innovation, compassion and excellence in patient care

Help develop confident, capable midwives while providing exceptional care to women and their families.

Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to making every maternity journey exceptional.

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: 7 December 2026

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