Registered Midwife - Temp or Perm FT/PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

One extra day off each month

Flexible work options

Paid maternity leave

Learning opportunities

Gym discount

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking Midwives for temporary or permanent positions across five hospitals in the region. Roles up to 38 hours per week, with visa conditions for temporary staff.

You will provide care from pregnancy through birth and postnatal, rotate across Birthing Unit, Antenatal and Postnatal wards, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
• Recent experience as a Registered Midwife in a relevant environment.
• Ability to adapt care to individual women and families with evidence-based practice.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide midwifery care from pregnancy through labour, birth, postnatal and newborn care.
• Rotate through Birthing Unit, Antenatal and Postnatal Wards and clinics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.
• Contribute to ongoing learning and support the development of others.

Skills

Midwifery care

Clinical judgement

AHPRA Registered

Communication

Education

Registered Midwife (AHPRA)

Job description

Employment Type

Temporary or Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week. Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration

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

Location

• Bankstown Hospital
• Bowral Hospital
• Campbelltown Hospital
• Fairfield Hospital
• Liverpool Hospital

Please indicate your preferred location/s when applying. While preferences will be considered, you may be required to work across SWSLHD based on service needs.

Applications close

06/12/2026

Contact

Sharon May - A/Nurse Manager, Workforce & Strategy on [e-mail]

Grow your midwifery career in South Western Sydney, where opportunity, community and connection make your next move more than just a job.

Achieve Something Great

Care that matters. A career that keeps moving forward.

At SWSLHD, midwifery is about being there for women and families through some of life's most important moments, while building a career with variety and opportunities to grow and develop.

• Be part of a team that puts women and families first, providing safe, compassionate and culturally responsive care from pregnancy and labour through to birth, postnatal and newborn care.
• Build experience across different areas of maternity care, with opportunities to rotate through the Birthing Unit, Antenatal and Postnatal Wards, Antenatal Clinic and Special Care Nursery.
• Bring your clinical judgement to every stage of care, using evidence-based practice to respond to individual needs and support quality outcomes.
• Learn, contribute and keep developing, working alongside multidisciplinary teams while building your own practice and supporting the development of others.
• Be supported to reach your potential within an organisation committed to safe, high-quality, personalised care and empowering its people to achieve their full potential.

See What's Possible At SWSLHD

Endless opportunities to learn, grow and experience more.

Across five leading hospitals, a midwifery career in South Western Sydney brings variety, diverse experiences and the chance to build valuable skills that will stay with you throughout your career.

Opportunities Are Available At

• Bankstown Hospital
• Bowral Hospital
• Campbelltown Hospital
• Fairfield Hospital
• Liverpool Hospital

Tell us your preferred location/s when applying. While we’ll consider your preferences for your initial placement, you may be required to work across SWSLHD based on service needs.

Take a Closer Look

See what a midwifery career in South Western Sydney could look like for you. Meet the midwives building their careers here, explore diverse models of care and development opportunities, discover the support available to graduates, and get a glimpse of life beyond the hospital.

• Take a look inside our Midwifery Newsletter
• See midwifery in action at Liverpool Hospital
• See midwifery in action at Campbelltown Hospital
• See midwifery in action at Bankstown Hospital

Are You the Right Fit?

Bring your midwifery experience, clinical judgement and commitment to quality care to an opportunity where your skills can make a difference.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Recent experience as a Registered Midwife in an environment relevant to the speciality, with the strong foundation to build on.
• Strong clinical judgement and critical thinking, with the ability to deliver evidence-based care and respond confidently to changing priorities.
• A natural ability to connect and collaborate, communicating effectively and navigating challenging situations with professionalism.
• A commitment to quality and safe practice, contributing to risk management, work health and safety and continuous improvement.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please respond to the criteria and questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated recent experience as a Registered Midwife in an environment appropriate to the relevant specialty.
• Tell us about a time you adapted your approach to meet the individual needs of a woman and/or family in your care. How did you communicate and collaborate with others to provide safe, compassionate and culturally responsive care?
• Tell us about a time you managed a changing or challenging situation in your midwifery practice. How did you use your clinical judgement to manage priorities, maintain safety and contribute to a positive outcome or improvement?

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.

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?

• 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
• 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
• Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• 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.