Registered Midwife - Maternity Services

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging options

Upskill with courses via Sydney Edu

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccination provided

Discounted Fitness Passport

Job summary

Canterbury Hospital in Sydney is recruiting a Registered Midwife to provide woman-centred, evidence-based midwifery care. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care in collaboration with individuals and a multidisciplinary team.

Temporary full-time and part-time positions are available up to December 2026, with extension possible. Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration and demonstrate strong communication and core values alignment.

Qualifications

• Current midwifery registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide woman centred, evidence-based midwifery care that promotes identified health outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Evidence-informed practice

Person-centred care

Education

Midwifery registration with AHPRA

Job description

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time and Temporary Part Time (Minimum 16 Hours per week) Up to December 2026 with the possibility of extension

Position Classification

Registered Midwife

Remuneration

$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation

Location

Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID

REQ692237

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About the Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. The Registered Midwife is responsible for the provision of woman centred; evidence- based midwifery care that promotes identified health outcomes. The Registered Midwife will assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team

For more information, view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Current midwifery registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’

For enquiries, please contact Kylie O'Brien via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 2 November 2026