Registered Midwife - Birthing Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking Registered Midwives to join Birthing Services at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. Roles include permanent and temporary positions, with up to 38 hours per week, across full- and part-time patterns.

The unit delivers physiological to high-risk maternity care, with opportunities to grow within a unified, patient-focused service. The team values compassion, teamwork and ongoing learning, offering water birth, a range of care models, and

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide midwifery care across birth suites, including physiological and complex care.
• Support water birth and continuity of care across settings.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient-centred care.
• Share expertise and contribute to clinical leadership and education when applicable.

Skills

Compassionate

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Adaptability

Job description

One service. Every kind of midwifery.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time, Casual Position Classification: Registered Midwife Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ683952 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis In October 2026, Birthing Services at John Hunter Hospital will move into the brand-new JHH North building and we are looking for Registered Midwives who want to be part of what comes next.

From physiological birth and water birth to complex tertiary maternity care, emergency maternity assessment, continuity of care and homebirth, JHH offers the opportunity to experience an incredibly diverse scope of midwifery practice — all within one service. Whether you are an experienced midwife looking for your next challenge, or earlier in your career and wanting somewhere to build your confidence and skills, there is a place to grow within our team.

A New Home for Birthing Services

Our purpose-built JHH North facilities will include: A brand-new Level 6 Birth Suite, providing care across the full spectrum of pregnancy and birth complexity A stand-alone Birth Centre, separate from Birth Suite and designed to support physiological birth Water immersion and water birth facilities across our birthing environments A dedicated Emergency Maternity Service (EMS) Contemporary spaces designed around women, families and the midwives caring for them.

This is an opportunity to join us as we move into our new home and help shape the next chapter of Birthing Services.

More than one way to practise midwifery

Our service includes: Birth Suite – from physiological birth through to highly complex tertiary maternity care Birth Centre Team – supporting low-risk pregnancy, physiological labour and birth Emergency Maternity Service – maternity assessment, clinical decision-making and advanced skills Belmont Midwifery Group Practice – including homebirth Hunter Midwifery Group Practice M3T – our high-risk Midwifery Group Practice model Midwives have opportunities for development and secondment across our models of care, allowing you to broaden your experience and explore where your passion for midwifery might take you.

For those interested in leadership or education, there are also opportunities to develop your leadership skills through Clinical Lead roles, acting opportunities and other leadership positions across Birthing Services. Whether you want to strengthen your clinical practice, experience continuity of care, develop advanced skills or take the next step towards leadership, there are opportunities to grow within our service.

Come here to grow

We want our midwives to continue learning, developing and feeling confident in their practice. At JHH, you can build experience in complex and high-risk maternity care while continuing to develop the skills at the heart of midwifery - supporting physiological birth, water birth, continuity and individualised care. You will work alongside midwives, Clinical Lead Midwives, educators, midwifery leaders and multidisciplinary teams who bring a wealth of experience to our service.

We are looking for midwives who are compassionate, curious and willing to learn; who value teamwork and kindness; who support the midwife beside them when things get busy; and who want women and families to feel safe, respected and heard.

Be part of what comes next - If you have been thinking about a change, want to broaden your experience, or are looking for somewhere you can continue to grow without narrowing your midwifery practice, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

• Gain diverse experience by rotating through various areas of maternity services or specialise in a certain one!
• Enjoy a balanced work-life routine with a 7-day roster offering a variety of shifts, including the option for 12-hour shifts in selected areas.
• A supportive environment with 24/7 access to clinical leads ensures continuous support for midwives in all aspects of maternity services.
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Salary packaging options.
• Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

Requirements:

Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.

Information for Applicants:

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

This role is accepting overseas candidates with AHPRA and ANMAC assessment for ANZSCO code 254111 Midwife. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. The minimum hours per week for part-time staff is 16 hours per week. 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

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23. 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.