Remote Area Midwife — Community-Led Birth Care

Zenith Executive Search; Northern Territory; Remote; AUD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and utilities provided

Up to 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5%

Fully funded travel home (Fares Out)

Travel assistance up to $2,179.89

Study leave + up to $1,800 study aid

Professional development opportunities

Retention bonus potential up to $10,00

Job summary

A Regional Health Service in the Northern Territory is seeking an experienced Remote Area Midwife to join a close-knit Maternal and Women’s Health team. You’ll deliver hands-on antenatal and postnatal care in remote communities and work closely with Aboriginal Health Practitioners to support community-led care.

You’ll fly by charter plane between communities, enjoy autonomy, and make a real difference beyond routine quotas.

Qualifications

• AHPRA-registered midwife with current registration.
• Strong antenatal and postnatal maternity experience.
• Ability to work autonomously with sharp clinical judgement.
• Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on antenatal and postnatal care that improves outcomes.
• Support women and families through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
• Build trusted relationships with community leaders and families.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Health Practitioners as genuine equals in care.
• Lead health promotion and preventive initiatives on the ground.
• Immerse yourself in culture and community life.

Skills

Autonomy in clinical practice

Relationship-building

Cultural competence

Adaptive to remote settings

Education

Current AHPRA Midwife registration

Job description

A Regional Health Service in the Northern Territory is seeking an experienced Remote Area Midwife to join a close-knit Maternal and Women’s Health team. You’ll deliver hands-on antenatal and postnatal care in remote communities and work closely with Aboriginal Health Practitioners to support community-led care.

You’ll fly by charter plane between communities, enjoy autonomy, and make a real difference beyond routine quotas.