Remote Outreach Midwife

Salt Medics; Alice Springs; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + super

Contract through Jan 2027

Job summary

Salt Medics is seeking a Remote Outreach Midwife based in Alice Springs to support antenatal and postnatal care for remote Aboriginal communities. The role requires current midwifery registration, BLS, and hands-on neonatal resuscitation skills, with a focus on safe immunisation administration.

Applicants should have at least three years of emergency midwifery experience, familiarity with NT Working with Children clearance, and experience using electronic health record systems.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Midwifery qualification and be currently practicing with antenatal and postnatal focus.
• Minimum 3 years’ recent experience in Midwifery Emergency Care and Neonatal Resuscitation.
• Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is essential.
• Knowledge of National Immunisation Schedule and immunisation practices.
• Competent with electronic Health Record programs (EHR).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• NT Working with Children Clearance or willingness to apply.
• Registered with AHPRA and have Australian work rights.
• Experience in remote communities highly desirable.

Skills

Midwifery

Antenatal Care

Postnatal Care

Neonatal Resuscitation

Immunisation

EHR Systems

Remote Communities

BLS

AHPRA Registration

Working with Children Clearance

Indigenous Communities Experience

Education

Registered Midwife

Job description

Remote Outreach Midwife

• Competitive base rates (depending on experience) plus super and penalties
• Contract available from 19th November to January 2027
• Must hold a recognised qualification in Midwifery - currently practicing as a clinical midwife with a focus on Antenatal and Postnatal Care.
• Minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in Midwifery Emergency Care procedures and Neonatal Resuscitation
• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is essential
• Up-to-date knowledge of the National Immunisation Schedule and immunisation administration practices
• Competent with electronic Health Record programs.
• Previous experience working in remote communities is highly desirable
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Must hold a current NT Working with Children Clearance or be willing to apply for one
• Applicants must be registered with AHPRA and hold working rights for Australia

Alice Springs Hospital is a public hospital that serves the Central Australia region.. The hospital provides a range of services including Intensive Care, Maternity Services, Outpatients Clinic, Palliative Care, Renal Services, 24-hour Emergency Department, Rehabilitation Services, etc. It is also supported by Allied Health Services including Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Pharmacy, and more.

Alice Springs serves as a gateway to many iconic natural attractions, such as Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). These rock formations are sacred sites for the local Indigenous people and are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.