Registered Midwife Level 1 - Continuity Graduate Midwife

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working conditions

Relocation assistance

40% on‑call loading

Seven weeks annual leave

Job summary

ACT Health’s Centenary Midwifery Program offers a 12‑month graduate opportunity for newly qualified Registered Midwives to develop within a continuity of care model at The Canberra Hospital. You will gain experience across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period within a supportive midwifery group practice and capped caseload.

The role provides mentorship, professional development and flexible working conditions, with relocation assistance for interstate candidates and a 40% on‑call loading,

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Registered Midwives with support, mentorship and experience to build confidence across pregnancy, birth and postnatal care.
• Work within a supportive midwifery group practice with a capped caseload.
• Role based at Centenary Hospital for Women and Children with pathways across Birth Centre and Birth Suite.

Responsibilities

• Care for women across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
• Operate within a continuity of care model emphasizing woman-centred care.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team to achieve best outcomes for mothers and babies.

Skills

Continuity of care

Women-centered care

Education

Registered Midwife

Job description

Registered Midwife Level 1 - Continuity Graduate Midwife

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Midwife Level 1 (PN16928, several)
Salary: $82,993 – $108,780 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Women Youth and Children
Closing Date: 20 November 2026

What can we offer you:

City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.

Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role:

Join the Centenary Midwifery Program (CMP) and begin your midwifery career in a rewarding continuity of care model where relationships and woman-centred care are at the heart of practice. This unique 12‑month graduate opportunity provides newly qualified Registered Midwives with the support, mentorship and experience to build confidence while caring for women across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Working within a supportive midwifery group practice and caring for a capped caseload, you will gain experience across a range of birth settings, including the Birth Centre, Birth Suite and homebirth program. Based at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, this role offers excellent professional development, a 40% on‑call loading, seven weeks annual leave, and the opportunity to be part of an innovative maternity service dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for women, babies and families.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub‑acute, primary and community‑based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state‑of‑the‑art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine‑storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting‑edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Bernadette Miller at 0478 407 *** or at ***************@act.gov.au.