Registered Midwife (Caseload)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Registered Midwife to deliver woman-centred, evidence-based midwifery care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period, including care of newborns and infants, in Gladstone and surrounding communities.

You will work closely with medical, allied health and midwifery teams to ensure safe, high-quality, culturally responsive care, while applying clinical governance, risk management and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife and annual practising certificate.
• Understand and apply quality, safety, risk management and clinical governance principles.
• Provide comprehensive midwifery care in partnership with women, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver woman-centred, evidence-based midwifery care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period, including care of newborns and infants.
• Take professional responsibility for caseloads and births with teams to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Apply governance, risk management and quality improvement principles to deliver safe, reliable care.
• Use excellent communication and consultation skills to partner with women, families, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate growing autonomy and participate in professional development and service improvement.

Job description

• Paid Parental Leave

About us

The Women and Newborn Unit provides comprehensive, woman and family-centred care across maternity, gynaecology, midwifery and newborn services. Supporting women across Gladstone and surrounding communities, the service is committed to safe, sustainable and evidence-based care that respects each woman's individual needs, culture and circumstances. With care delivered by skilled and qualified health professionals across a range of settings, the focus is on making quality maternity care accessible and close to home for local families.

About the role

• Deliver woman-centred, evidence-based midwifery care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period, including care of newborns and infants.
• Take professional responsibility for caseloads and births while working closely with medical, allied health and midwifery teams to ensure safe, high-quality and culturally responsive care.
• Apply evidence-based practice, clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement principles to deliver safe, reliable and effective care.
• Use excellent communication, interpersonal and consultation skills to work in partnership with women, families, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate growing clinical autonomy and judgement while actively participating in professional development, self-appraisal, teamwork and service improvement.

About you

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife and annual practising certificate, with the knowledge and skills to practise safely and professionally.
• Understand and apply quality, safety, risk management and clinical governance principles in everyday practice.
• Provide comprehensive midwifery care in partnership with women, families and multidisciplinary teams, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and positive health outcomes.
• Build respectful, professional relationships and confidently provide health education and support that is sensitive to individual needs, culture and health literacy.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $171,401 p.a. (Includes 35% caseload allowance) is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $59.77 - $76.67 p.h. (includes 35% caseload allowance)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Sunday, 6 September 2026

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.