Registered Midwife - Maternity Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging Plus

Novated Leasing

Meal Entertainment allowance

Upskill with free courses and coaching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Fitness Passport

Telehealth nutrition resources

Job summary

Canterbury Hospital in NSW Health is seeking Registered Midwives to deliver woman-centred, evidence-based midwifery care. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care in collaboration with individuals and a multidisciplinary team, contributing to high-quality healthcare for the local community.

The role operates on a temporary full-time or part-time basis (minimum 16 hours per week) with vaccinations required and various benefits available for staff under NSW Health policies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Midwifery registration

Evidence-informed practice

Person-centred care

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time and Temporary Part Time (Minimum 16 Hours per week) Up toDecember 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

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

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 theChild Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact Kylie O'Brien via email at *************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 4 October 2026

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