Registered Midwife Level 2 - Clinical Development Midwife

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City living

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Flexible hours

Relocation assistance

Job summary

ACT Health in Canberra is seeking a Clinical Development Midwife (Level 2) to lead and advance midwifery care within Canberra Health Services. The role supports maternity services growth and champions education, innovation and women-centred care in a leading tertiary maternity service.

Join a team that focuses on Baby Friendly Health Initiative and graduate midwifery programs, with opportunities for professional development and leadership across services.

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.

Job description

Registered Midwife Level 2 - Clinical Development Midwife

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Midwife Level 2 (PN72635)
Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Women Youth and Children
Closing Date: 11 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:

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.

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.

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 Melissa Gaudry at 0466 689 *** or at **************@act.gov.au.