Registered Midwife – Maternity Inpatients

Mater Group; Springfield; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Supportive culture

Job summary

Mater Mothers Hospital Springfield is seeking a Registered Midwife for Maternity Inpatients in a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) capacity. Based at the Springfield campus, you will deliver comprehensive midwifery care, advocate for patients, and support safety and excellence in a state-of-the-art facility.

You will hold current ANMB registration and a Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent, with collaborative teamwork across disciplines and a commitment to professional development and research-driven

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board to practice as a Registered Midwife.
• Degree-level qualification (Bachelor of Midwifery or combined Nursing/Midwifery).
• Experience delivering midwifery care within a continuity of midwifery care model.
• Strong clinical problem-solving and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Effective communication skills across IT, written and verbal contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive midwifery care for maternity inpatients with patient advocacy and holistic support.
• Promote safety, infection control, confidentiality, and professional practice.
• Enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction through quality care.
• Adhere to organisational policies and guidelines while mentoring junior staff.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to research and outcomes.

Skills

Midwifery care

Clinical communication

IT proficiency

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery or combined Nursing/Midwifery

Tools

ANMB registration

Job description

Registered Midwife – Maternity Inpatients

Mater Mothers Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for a Registered Midwife - Maternity Inpatients to join us in a permanent part-time(0.8 FTE) role.

Based at our Springfield campus, these roles are a part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — which opened in early 2026. As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state-of-the-art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With 174 public beds, ICU, maternity, emergency and surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

As a Level 4 maternity service, we are planning to care for approximately 1,700 women and families each year, providing care for women experiencing low to moderate risk pregnancies. Clear referral pathways are established with Mater Mothers’ Hospital South Brisbane for women requiring higher-level care.

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

The Registered Midwife (RM) for Maternity Inpatients will involve providing comprehensive Midwifery care, including patient advocacy and addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in a safe, efficient, and patient-centred manner to enhance optimal patient outcomes.

• Promote safety, security, and integrity for patients and staff
• Adhere to infection control policies and maintain confidentiality
• Engage in activities to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction
• Comply with organisational policies and guidelines
• Enhance professional development and mentor less experienced staff
• Value research in improving Nursing/Midwifery outcomes
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and other health professionals
• Accept accountability for actions and ensure communication is professional and ethical
• Recognise and maintain knowledge base and competence in Nursing/Midwifery practice

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a current registration with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board to practice as a Registered Midwife and degree-level qualification (Bachelor of Midwifery or combined Nursing/Midwifery).

• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and competency in the provision of midwifery care relevant to a continuity of midwifery care model
• Provide clinical problem-solving skills to maximise midwifery care
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and coordinate midwifery care in a multidisciplinary team environment providing outcome-based care

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education, external partners and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close Sunday, 18th October 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

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