Registered Midwife - Maternity Ward - Perm/Temp FT/PT or Casual

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 48.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Hybrid/varied hours

Descripción de la vacante

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a compassionate Registered Midwife to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care for mothers and newborns at Fairfield Hospital. You will join a busy ward, support postnatal and newborn skills, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

You will communicate clearly with women and families, exercise clinical judgement, and uphold evidence‑based midwifery practice while managing competing demands and patient flow.

Formación

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
• Describe a recent example of providing safe, compassionate midwifery care and its outcome.
• Provide an example of using critical thinking and collaboration to manage a clinical challenge.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high quality midwifery care to mothers and newborns in a supportive environment.
• Support postnatal and newborn skill development within a positive team culture.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient flow and care.

Conocimientos

Registered Midwife

Communication

Clinical judgement

Teamwork

Educación

AHPRA Registration

Descripción del empleo

Requisition ID: REQ698714

Employment Type: Permanent or Temporary Part Time or Full Time and Casual, up to 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Fairfield Hospital

Applications close: 25/10/2026

Contact: Ngan Nguyen - A/Midwifery Manager on [phone] | [e-mail]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Make a meaningful impact every day as part of a team committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person‑centred care while building healthier communities across South Western Sydney.

• Provide high quality, evidenced based midwifery care to mothers and newborn in a supportive environment
• Build your postnatal and newborn skills while contributing to a positive and supportive team culture
• Build your postnatal and newborn skills while contributing to a positive and supportive team culture

Are You the Right Fit?

You’re a compassionate and motivated Registered Midwife who is committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care while contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with women, families and members of the multidisciplinary team
• Strong active listening skills and provide individualised support to women and families
• Sound clinical judgement, accountability and a commitment to evidenced based midwifery practice
• Work well in a busy ward environment, manage competing demand and contribute positively to teamwork and patient flow

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Describe a recent example of providing safe, compassionate, and culturally responsive midwifery care. How did you assess and respond to the needs of the patient and family, and what was the outcome?
• Please provide an example of an example of how you used critical thinking and collaboration to manage a clinical challenge.

Position Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [e-mail]
• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

• For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Vaccination Requirements
  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
  • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• Temporary Positions
  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.