Registered Midwife Level 2 - Clinical Development Midwife

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City living Canberra

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is seeking a Clinical Development Midwife (Level 2) to lead, mentor and advance midwifery care across maternity services. You will champion education, innovation and excellence in women-centred care within a leading tertiary service.

In addition to a supportive team and the Baby Friendly Health Initiative leadership, the role offers flexible working conditions, relocation assistance where relevant, and a competitive remuneration package with superannuation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and shape the future of midwifery care at CHS.
• Support the growth of midwives and nurses across maternity services.
• Champion education, innovation and excellence in women-centred care.
• Provide leadership for Baby Friendly Health Initiative and graduate midwifery programs.

Job description

Registered Midwife Level 2 - Clinical Development Midwife

Classification: Registered Midwife Level 2
Salary: $112,841 - $119,223 plus superannuation
Position No: 72635 - 02SG2
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 November 2026
Contact Officer: Melissa Gaudry on**************@act.gov.auor0466 689 ***

What can we offer you:

• City living without the traffic – 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).

About the Role:

Lead, inspire and shape the future of midwifery care at CHWC. Join our team as a Clinical Development Midwife (Level 2) and support the growth of midwives and nurses across maternity services while championing education, innovation and excellence in women-centred care. This rewarding role also provides leadership for the Baby Friendly Health Initiative and graduate midwifery programs within a leading tertiary maternity service.

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

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

Note: This is a full-time permanent position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

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 ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.