Registered Midwife - Midwifery Group Practice - Perm FT

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Flexible work options including hybrid

Paid maternity and parental leave

Wellbeing support services (EAP)

Body of leave provisions

Job summary

NSW Health's South Western Sydney Local Health District is looking for a Registered Midwife to join the Midwifery Group Practice as a permanent full-time role (38 hours per week) in Fairfield.

You will deliver relationship-based, continuous care across pregnancy, labour, birth and early parenting, with a focus on vulnerable women, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for mothers and babies within a supportive service.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
• Registered Midwife with a minimum of 12 months Midwifery post-registration experience and availability for on-call duties.
• Ability to provide care to women with diverse and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver relationship-based, continuous care to women and families through pregnancy, birth and early parenting.
• Work within the Midwifery Group Practice model with multidisciplinary partners to improve access for vulnerable women.
• Contribute to trauma-informed care and continuity of care across Fairfield LGA.
• Collaborate with social work, mental health, Aboriginal health, child and family health services.

Skills

Professional judgement

Cultural capability

On-call availability

Independent work

Job description

Registered Midwife - Midwifery Group Practice - Perm FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ701217

Requisition ID: REQ701217

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per Annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

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
The Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) midwife is a permanent full-time role supporting women and improving access for vulnerable women in the Fairfield LGA.

• Deliver meaningful, relationship-based care by supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth and early parenting, with a focus on those experiencing increased vulnerability and complex life circumstances
• Be part of a dedicated Midwifery Group Practice team within Fairfield, working alongside passionate midwives and multidisciplinary partners to provide personalised, continuous care that puts women at the centre
• Contribute to a model that prioritises compassion, advocacy, respect and empowerment, ensuring every woman feels supported, heard and safe throughout her care journey
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment, partnering with social work, mental health, Aboriginal health, child and family health and community services to strengthen outcomes for women and babies
• Grow your practice in an innovative and evolving service, with opportunities to build skills in trauma-informed care, psychosocial assessment and continuity of care within a diverse and community minded maternity service
  

Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong professional judgement, cultural capability, and the ability to work independently across a diverse district environment.

• Brings strong attention to detail, ensuring safe, consistent and high-quality care for women and families with diverse and complex needs
• Listens actively and communicates with empathy, building trust and meaningful relationships with women across the care journey
• Demonstrates compassion and respect, with a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable women in a strengths-based, non-judgemental way
• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, valuing shared decision-making and coordinated care
• Shows adaptability and resilience, responding effectively to changing clinical situations and psychosocial complexity

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).
• Registered Midwife with a minimum of 12 months Midwifery post registration experience and availability to work and participate in an on-call roster across the continuum of care that includes pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period as specified in the Pilot Annualised Salary Agreement.
• Describe your experience in providing care to women with complex psychosocial needs. How do you ensure care is safe, respectful and responsive to individual circumstances?
• How do you build and maintain therapeutic relationships with women while working within a team-based continuity of care model? Provide an example of how you have collaborated with other services to support a woman’s care.
• Provide an example of how you have used active listening and communication skills to support a woman or family experiencing distress or vulnerability

How do you manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail when coordinating care for women with complex needs?

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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.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

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

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

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 implementingthe 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.

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