Registered Midwife

St Vincent's Health Australia; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging perks

Fitness Passport

Not-for-profit employer

Staff scholarships

Job summary

The Mater Hospital in North Sydney / NSW is seeking a Registered Midwife for a permanent part-time position in the maternity team. You will provide holistic care in a rotating Birth Suite and Postnatal ward, organizing rosters and contributing to debriefings and care planning.

We require a Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery, current AHPRA registration, and at least 2 years’ experience in midwifery. Join a supportive, high-quality not-for-profit hospital committed to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience across the Midwifery scope.
• Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary team.
• Understand and function within the ANMC guidelines.
• Advanced patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver holistic patient care for the patients assigned to them.
• Rotational between Birth Suite and Postnatal ward.
• Coordinate roster, study days, and debriefings.
• Evaluate and document assessment, planning and implementation of nursing care.
• Responsible to Nurse Unit Manager for the provision of optimal patient care.
• Promotes proactive communication and teamwork.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Collaborative teamwork

ANMC guidelines

Advanced patient care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery

Job description

• Department and Location: Maternity Department, The Mater hospital, North Sydney
• Salary: 41.58- 58.40 AUD base per hour + super "Pro-rata"

Job Description:

• Role Title: Registered Midwife
• Role Type: Permanent Part time
• Shift details: 24/7 rotating roster
• Department and Location: Maternity Department, The Mater hospital, North Sydney
• Salary: 41.58- 58.40 AUD base per hour + super "Pro-rata"

Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore's premier private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education.

We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep. Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About The Role

• The Midwife shall assume responsibility for the planning and delivering of holistic patient care for the patients assigned to them.
• This position is rotational between Birth Suite and Post natal ward.
• Takes responsibility for arranging for his/her roster, ensuring study days and debriefing sessions are noted and included
• The Midwife shall assume responsibility for the evaluation and documentation of the assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of nursing care for the patients assigned to them.
• Responsible to the Nurse Unit Manager for the provision of optimal patient care.
• Promotes a pro-active approach to communication and seeks assistance as necessary.
• Work as part of a team in accordance with agreed performance measures.

About You

• Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 2 years' experience across the Midwifery scope of practice.
• Ability to maintain collaborative and effective relationships with multidisciplinary team members.
• Understand and Function within the ANMC guidelines.
• Advanced patient service skills.

What We Can Offer You At The Mater

• Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually
• An Amazing Workplace: 82% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)
• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney's top private service and the city's unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.