Registered Midwife (Talent Pool)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Emerald; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation/ accommodation support

Professional development

Flexible work options

Parental leave

EAP

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a Registered Midwife at Rockhampton Hospital, a major regional maternity service within Central Queensland. You’ll provide care across pregnancy, birth, and postnatal periods as part of a multidisciplinary team and have opportunities to broaden skills in waterbirth, triage, and rural care.

Mandatory registration as a Registered Midwife with a current practising certificate is expected; dual RN/RM registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife and a current practising certificate.
• Ability to work to full scope of midwifery practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Delegation and supervision of Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, high‑quality maternity care.
• Support delegation and supervision of ENs and AINs within the team.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary maternity team across Rockhampton Hospital.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and learning pathways.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Delegation & supervision

Education

Registered Midwife

Dual RN/RM preferred

Job description

About us

Rockhampton Hospital is the major referral hospital for Central Queensland, providing maternity care to women and families from Rockhampton and communities across the region, including women requiring more complex care.

A CSCF level 4 maternity service, the unit has 18 beds, five private birthing suites and a neonatal nursery to offer care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. The service includes Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) to support continuity of care and enable midwives to build strong, ongoing connections with women and families.

The maternity team also works closely with Gumma Gundoo, the local First Nations maternity service, to provide culturally appropriate care and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families.

About the role

As a Registered Midwife at Rockhampton Hospital, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary maternity team delivering safe, high-quality care through a regional referral service supporting women and families from across Central Queensland. You'll have opportunities to broaden your clinical experience and develop skills across waterbirth, maternity triage, postnatal home visiting, rural and remote care, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander maternity care.

Whether you're an experienced midwife looking for your next challenge, interested in moving into Midwifery Group Practice, or wanting to build the skills and confidence for a long career in midwifery, you'll be supported to learn, develop and contribute.

Central Queensland Health is investing in the future of its midwifery workforce, including additional clinical facilitator positions to strengthen learning, career pathways and ongoing professional development. Working in Rockhampton, you'll make a meaningful difference by helping women and families access specialist maternity care closer to home.

About you

You are a compassionate and motivated midwife with the clinical knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, high-quality maternity care. You'll bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and confidently support the delegation and supervision of Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing.

You are committed to evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and developing your capability throughout your midwifery career. Current registration as a Registered Midwife and a current practising certificate are mandatory. The ability to work to full scope of midwifery practice will be highly regarded, with dual Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife registration preferred.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $128,480 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $44.27 - $56.76 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Successful applicants may be eligible for relocation/accommodation temporary support - conditions apply
• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications close: Sunday, 3 January 2027