Undergraduate Student in Midwifery

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service – Toowoomba QLD is seeking an Undergraduate Student in Midwifery to assist with safe, person‑centred maternity care. You’ll work with experienced midwives and a multidisciplinary team across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.

You are pursuing an NMBA‑approved midwifery qualification and can deliver delegated care under supervision. Strong communication, organisational skills and a proactive approach to learning will help you thrive.

Qualifications

• Currently undertaking an NMBA-approved midwifery qualification and meeting the required stage of study.
• Ability to provide safe delegated care under supervision of a Registered Midwife.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with commitment to quality care.
• Proactive approach to learning, professional development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support women and newborns through delegated care activities that promote comfort, wellbeing and positive health outcomes.
• Work with midwives and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, respectful care.
• Monitor and report observations to inform clinical decisions and support maternity care.
• Contribute to a safe, organised care environment that enhances patient and family experience.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Teamwork

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

NMBA-approved midwifery qualification

Currently enrolled in NMBA-approved midwifery program

Job description

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service – Toowoomba QLD

As an Undergraduate Student in Midwifery, you'll help deliver safe, person-centred care that supports positive experiences for women, babies and families. From contributing to day-to-day maternity care to working alongside experienced clinicians, you'll be part of a team focused on achieving the best possible outcomes across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Supporting women and newborns through delegated care activities that promote comfort, wellbeing and positive health outcomes.
• Working closely with midwives and multidisciplinary teams to ensure care is delivered safely, respectfully and collaboratively.
• Monitoring and reporting observations that help inform clinical decisions and support high-quality maternity care.
• Contributing to a safe, organised and welcoming care environment that enhances the experience of patients and families.

Let's Talk About You

You're someone who is passionate about midwifery and eager to grow your skills through hands‑on experience. You bring compassion, integrity and respect to every interaction, while having the confidence to learn, ask questions and work collaboratively. You take pride in contributing to meaningful moments in people's lives and are motivated by the opportunity to support women and families during their maternity journey.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• Currently undertaking an NMBA-approved midwifery qualification and meeting the required stage of study.
• Ability to provide safe delegated care under the supervision of a Registered Midwife.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a commitment to quality care.
• A proactive approach to learning, professional development and continuous improvement.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have previous experience in a maternity or healthcare setting and/or a strong understanding of contemporary patient safety and infection prevention practices.

Above all, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health: Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.

Together, you'll help create positive maternity experiences while building the foundations of a rewarding midwifery career.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region,fromTaroom in the north to Texas in thesouth,our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care.It'scomplex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member,or administrator,you'llsee your impact firsthand.Here,you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.

Darling Downs Healthis where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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