Registered Midwife

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Westmead Hospital is seeking a permanent part-time Registered Midwife to provide compassionate, evidence-informed care to women, babies and families within a busy multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver person-centred care, support students and junior colleagues, and participate in supervision, mentoring and professional development to advance your midwifery career.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA-registered Midwife with relevant clinical experience.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-informed, person-centred care to women and families.
• Assess changing patient needs and prioritise care in a busy clinical environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with the team and appropriately delegate care within scope.
• Support students and junior team members through supervision and mentoring.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Midwifery experience

Communication skills

Clinical leadership

Job description

Make a meaningful difference to women, babies and families

Grow your midwifery career within a supportive multidisciplinary team

Join a busy, diverse and rewarding clinical environment at Westmead

Manage compassionate, person-centred midwifery care and build your career at Westmead Hospital.

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Registered Midwife
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week:22
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Located atWestmead Hospital, you will join a multidisciplinary healthcare environment where your clinical expertise, communication skills and commitment to quality care are valued. Whether you’re an experienced midwife ready for a new challenge or looking to broaden your experience, this permanent opportunity offers the chance to make a genuine difference every day.

• Work alongside experienced health professionals in a collaborative team environment
• Support women, babies and families through individualised, respectful care
• Use your initiative and clinical judgement in a dynamic healthcare setting
• Develop your skills through supervision, mentoring and ongoing professional development
• Be part of a service committed to quality, safety and positive patient outcome

What you'll be doing

As a Registered Midwife, you will provide high-quality, evidence-informed and person-centred care while responding confidently to changing clinical priorities. You will advocate for patients and families, collaborate across disciplines and contribute to a positive learning environment. Key responsibilities will be to:

• Deliver safe, effective and individualised care that meets the needs of patients and families
• Assess changing patient needs, prioritise care and respond appropriately in a busy clinical environment
• Communicate effectively and advocate for patients, families and carers
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and appropriately delegate care within scope and competence
• Support students and junior team members through supervision, mentoring and clinical leadership

What you'll bring

You will be acurrent AHPRA-registered Registered Midwifewith relevant clinical experience, strong communication skills and the ability to organise and prioritise effectively. We’re looking for someone who brings initiative, professionalism and a genuine commitment to continuing professional development.

Ready for your next move?

If you’re an experienced midwife looking for a fresh opportunity—or a midwife ready to expand your clinical experience—Westmead Hospital could be your next career chapter. Bring your skills, curiosity and commitment to care. Join a team where you can contribute, learn and grow while making a difference to the people and families you care for.

Registration: Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Midwife

Selection Criteria:

• Previous relevant clinical experience in speciality.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative and leadership to junior members of the team.

Requisition ID: REQ695606
Applications Close: 15 th October 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.