Registered Midwife Level 2.4 - Midwifery Group Practice

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City living

Competitive pay & conditions

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

ACT Health is seeking a Registered Midwife Level 2.4 to join the Midwifery Group Practice at Canberra Health Services, based at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children. This Level 2.4 role supports continuity of care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period in a tertiary maternity service.

The position involves working with Birth Centre, Birthing Suite and homebirth options, with professional support and flexible working conditions. Closing date is 20 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Join the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) at Canberra Health Services and provide holistic, woman-centred care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period within a supportive and caseload model.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of care for women across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period within the MGP framework.

Job description

Registered Midwife Level 2.4 - Midwifery Group Practice

Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Midwife Level 2.4 (PN29876, several)
Salary: $119,223 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Women Youth and Children
Closing Date: 20 November 2026

What can we offer you:

• City living without the traffic
• 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).

About the Role:

Join the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) at Canberra Health Services and experience the rewards of true continuity of care. We are seeking passionate and experienced Registered Midwives to provide holistic, woman-centred care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period within a supportive and highly respected caseload model. Based at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, a Level 6 tertiary maternity service, you will care for women across low- and all-risk models, including Birth Centre, Birthing Suite and homebirth options. With strong professional support to expand your scope of practice, this is an exceptional opportunity to join an innovative maternity service dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for women, babies and families.

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

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.