Registered Midwife - Cooma Hospital

Southern NSW Local Health District; Berrigan; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

RHWIS incentives up to $10,000

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Salary packaging options

Annual influenza vaccinations

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Registered Midwife for the Cooma Maternity Unit. This permanent position offers fulltime, part-time, or temporary fulltime arrangements with annual remuneration in the mid to high AUD range and a generous sign-on incentive.

We support a collaborative, women-centered care approach with ongoing professional development and team-based supervision. Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration and meet eligibility criteria for NSW Health recruitment

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife.
• Evidence of recent clinical experience.
• Strong commitment to maintaining professional competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide women-centered maternity care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Provide supervision and support for less experienced clinicians to achieve people-focused quality care.

Skills

Communication

Clinical experience

Job description

Employment details

Employment Type: Permanent Fulltime , Part Time or Temporary Fulltime until 24 May 2027. Location: Cooma. Position Classisfication: Registered Midwife. Remuneration: $81748.16 - $114771.98 per annum or $41.23 - $57.88 per hour. Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours. Requisition ID: REQ700870. Applications Close: 26 October 2026. Interview Information: Interviews to be scheduled within 10 days of closing date. Midwifery Sign-on Bonus: A Lump Sum sign‑on bonus of up to $20,000* for 2nd year midwives and above moving from work in an NSW MM1 and MM2 location, or midwives moving from interstate. Commencement is required by the 30th June 2027. Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme: You may be eligible for RHWIS Incentives of up to $10,000*.*

About Our Service

Our Maternity team is a passionate, collaborative group of midwives committed to providing high-quality, women-centred care for women and their families. We are proud to offer evidence-based care that promotes improved health outcomes and positive experiences. As a team we support one another professionally and personally, fostering a positive and flexible work environment. We support midwives at any level of experience to grow and thrive in their careers. In our team your skills are recognised, your development is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

Cooma Maternity Unit experiences approximately 140-150 births a year, with 2 birthing rooms and 3 postnatal rooms. There is a part time Clinical Midwifery Educator to support the team with ongoing education and professional development opportunities. We pride ourselves on being a strong and supportive team and would love to welcome you on board.

Support for Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS) Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What you’ll be doing

The Registered Midwife using best practice evidence provides women-centered maternity care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team. Provides supervision and support for less experienced clinicians to achieve people focused quality care.

Selection Criteria

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife with evidence of recent clinical experience and skills in relation to the position, and a strong commitment to maintaining professional competence.

• Demonstrated effective professional verbal and written communication within a diverse multidisciplinary team.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

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.

Southern NSW Local Health District 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.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.

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For role related queries or questions contact Janelle Mellis on 02 6455 3231 or [e-mail]