Registered Midwife (Incentives Offered)

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Cootamundra; Hybrid; AUD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Relocation assistance

Leave loading 17.5%

Sign-on incentive up to $10k

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is seeking a Registered Midwife to provide woman-centred care across pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period in Cootamundra. You will work with women, families and a multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes and empower women to make informed decisions about their care.

The role offers flexible work arrangements, relocation considerations and a supportive rural health setting within NSW Health guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA and commitment to evidence-based care.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for women in pregnancy, labour and postnatal periods.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Strong written, verbal and electronic communication skills for patient care.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and reflective rural practice.
• Hold NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Current Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality midwifery care across pregnancy, labour and postnatal periods.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized care plans with women and families.
• Monitor changes in a woman's condition and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Deliver education and support for informed decisions about care and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Midwifery care

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Reflective practice

Willingness to travel

AHPRA registration requirement

Education

AHPRA Registered Midwife

NSW Driver Licence

Working With Children Check

Job description

Registered Midwife - Cootamundra

Make a meaningful impact as a Registered Midwife in Cootamundra. In this rewarding role, you will provide safe, compassionate, woman-centred care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period, working in partnership with women, their families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes for mothers and babies.

Our Benefits

Financial Benefits

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (full-time and part-time employees)
• Relocation assistance considerations
• 482 sponsorship considerations
• Incentives; This position qualifies for incentives under theNSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working options (where operationally appropriate)
• Paid parental leave
• Generous leave entitlements, including long service leave and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Wellbeing programs that support mental health, resilience and work-life balance

Requisition Number: REQ693829

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities

Position Classification: Registered Midwife

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: up to 38

Location: Cootamundra

About The Role

As a Registered Midwife in Cootamundra, you will play a vital role in providing safe, evidence-based, woman-centred care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. Working collaboratively with women, families and the multidisciplinary team, you will support positive health outcomes while building trusting relationships and empowering women to make informed decisions about their care.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide safe, high-quality midwifery care to women throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with women and their families.
• Monitor and respond to changes in a woman's condition, ensuring timely intervention and effective communication with the healthcare team.
• Deliver education and support that enables women and families to make informed decisions about their care and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance midwifery care and outcomes.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based midwifery care.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive care for women throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, woman-centred care and achieve positive outcomes for women and their families.
• Strong written, verbal and electronic communication skills, with the ability to build respectful relationships and support women to make informed decisions about their care.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, ongoing professional development and reflective practice within a rural healthcare setting.
• A current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required
• A current Working With Children Check

More Information

• Download the Position Description

For role related queries or questions contactAnne Phillips, Facility Manager via [e-mail]

Applications Close: 14 October 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.