Registered Midwife

Hunter New England Local Health District; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Job summary

Singleton Maternity at Singleton District Hospital in NSW seeks a Registered Midwife to join the maternity team. You will provide wholistic care across antenatal, birth and postnatal pathways, working closely with women, families and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

This role offers temporary full-time duration with a pathway to ongoing opportunities, a close-knit team culture, and access to professional development within NSW Health.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal, birthing and postnatal support to women and families.
• Work autonomously on shift as the go-to RM while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Registered Midwife

Education

Registration with AHPRA as RM

Job description

Join a fantastic Maternity team, and use your skills to provide wholistic midwifery care to your community!

Remuneration

$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% super + salary packaging

Location

Singleton District Hospital

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time until January 2027, Casual

Hours per week

Up to 38

Position Classification

Registered Midwife

Requisition ID

REQ688534

Applications Close

Tuesday 13th October 2026

We are excited to offer this opportunity for passionate, caring, and committed Registered Midwives (RM’s) to join our team at Singleton Maternity! Our successful candidates will be working with women, families and the broader multi-disciplinary team to provide antenatal, birthing, and postnatal support to our community. This is an autonomous role where you will be the go-to RM on shift, allowing you to form closer connections to the women in your care. If you’re an experienced RM looking to advance your skills in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

You won’t be working alone. The Maternity team at Singleton Hospital are a small but close-knit team with a famously positive culture that works well together with the GP Obstetricians to provide a high level of care to their patients. You will be supported by the team as well as other Maternity Unit Managers in hospitals throughout the region, as well as the Clinical Midwife Consultant (CMC) and the WHAM Network.

Where You’ll Be Working

Singleton, NSW, is a charming town nestled in the heart of the Hunter Valley, known for its warm community spirit and picturesque rural landscapes. It offers a peaceful lifestyle with a strong connection to nature, surrounded by vineyards, national parks, and the nearby Hunter River.

The Maternity Unit at Singleton Hospital provides Level 2 & Level 3 care to their patients and provide shared care with the GP Obstetricians. Due to the small size of the town, you will enjoy getting to know the women that you care for closely, in turn being able to provide the highest level of care to them.

What We Can Offer You

• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Requirements

Current registration as a Registered Midwife with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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