Part-Time Midwife Educator — Lead, Mentor, Impact

Healthscope; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwest Private Hospital, operated by Healthscope, seeks a Midwife Educator to lead postnatal education and mentor midwives. You will work with senior leaders to foster evidence-based practice and student placements, influencing care quality.

The role blends clinical leadership with academic teaching in a leading maternity service. Flexibility includes part-time hours (3 days/week) with potential to add shifts as aRegistered Midwife to reach full-time, supporting professional growth and service

Qualifications

• 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.

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

AHPRA Registered Midwife

Senior midwifery experience

TAE

Master's in Education

Master's in Maternal Health

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Education

Master's degree in Maternal Health

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (TAE)

Job description

Norwest Private Hospital, operated by Healthscope, seeks a Midwife Educator to lead postnatal education and mentor midwives. You will work with senior leaders to foster evidence-based practice and student placements, influencing care quality.

The role blends clinical leadership with academic teaching in a leading maternity service. Flexibility includes part-time hours (3 days/week) with potential to add shifts as aRegistered Midwife to reach full-time, supporting professional growth and service