Registered Midwife - Parent Education Facilitator - Perm PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

One extra day off each month

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Registered Midwife to join the Women and Children’s health team at Fairfield Hospital on a permanent part-time basis (20 hours per week). You will provide evidence-based midwifery care, support education, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration, demonstrate compassionate care, and engage with patients and families while contributing to risk management and quality

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
• Recent experience as a Registered Midwife in a Women and Children’s health setting.
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate, culturally responsive care.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to teamwork, initiative, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based midwifery care for women during labour, birth, and postpartum.
• Collaborate with obstetric, neonatal, and allied health teams.
• Support education and care planning to improve outcomes.
• Contribute to risk management, safety, and continuous quality improvement.
• Engage with Aboriginal and culturally diverse patients with respect.

Skills

Clinical midwifery

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

AHPRA Registered Midwife

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ694788

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 20 hours per week

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

Location: Fairfield Hospital

Applications close: 05/10/26

Contact: Hazel Simeon - Midwifery Unit Manager on [e-mail] | 02 9616 8268

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

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

Join a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful impact across all areas of Women and Children’s health. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to positive change and support initiatives that improve education, care, and outcomes.

• Be part of a dynamic team working across diverse Women and Children services
• Play an active role in driving change and innovation
• Contribute to initiatives that support and strengthen women’s education

Are You the Right Fit?

We are looking for individuals who are motivated, passionate, and committed to excellence in Women and Children’s health.

• Passionate about women and their education
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
• Values teamwork and collaboration while taking initiative when needed

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.

• Do you have current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Please attach a copy of your AHPRA registration in your application.
• Demonstrated recent experience as a Registered Midwife in an environment appropriate to the relevant specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, families, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
• Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
• Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidenced based midwifery care.
• Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

• 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.