Registered Midwife - Birthing Unit

Western Sydney Local Health District; Blacktown; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District invites a Birth Unit Registered Midwife to join a supportive multidisciplinary team across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals. Deliver evidence-based care and support women and families through their birthing journey in a modern maternity setting.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, mentor students and fellow midwives, and uphold professional standards. Position is permanent full-time, 38 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Registration: Currently authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with the AHPRA.
• Recent clinical experience in maternity/women's health settings.
• Provide name and contact details (phone number and email) of two referees, one of which must be a current line manager.
• What NSW Health Code of Conduct and CORE values mean to you?
• What woman-centred care means to you?

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-informed midwifery care across birthing and maternity units.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Promote and uphold professional midwifery standards and best practice.
• Support, mentor and guide students and fellow midwives.
• Foster open communication and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Midwife (AHPRA)

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Deliver exceptional, compassionate midwifery care join a supportive, multidisciplinary team Work across award-winning modern facilities Bring your expertise to support women and families through their birthing journey as a Birth Unit Registered Midwife, with the opportunity to work in the Maternity Assessment Centre outpatient area. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Midwife Remuneration: $81,748.16- $114,771.98 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours) Location: Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospitals Where you'll be working Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals are part of the Western Sydney Local Health District, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to a vibrant and diverse community. Our maternity services offer a modern, supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and patients.

Where you'll be working

• Located across two campuses with state-of-the-art facilities
• Recognised for excellence in care, education and innovation
• Serving one of NSW’s largest and most culturally diverse communities
• Committed to compassionate, evidence-based care for all families
• Proudly situated on Dharug land, home to the largest urban Aboriginal population in NSW

What you'll be doing

• Deliver safe, evidence-informed midwifery care across birthing and maternity units
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans
• Promote and uphold professional midwifery standards and best practice
• Support, mentor and guide students and fellow midwives
• Foster open communication and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes

Essential Criteria

• Registration: Currently authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

• Identify your area of specialty or interest from the following selection - birthing, maternity, women's health clinics, midwifery at home, midwifery continuity of care models.
• Recent relevant experience in a clinical setting as deemed appropriate by WSLHD.
• Provide name and contact details (phone number and email) of two referees, one of which must be a current line manager.
• What does the NSW Health Code of Conduct and CORE values mean to you?
• What does woman centred care mean to you?
• Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail.
• Evidence of computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems.

Requisition ID: REQ700020 Applications Close: 8 November 2026

Need more information ?

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Jessie Power at [e-mail]

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/ . Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.