Registered Midwife - Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service-Registered Midwife

Job Description

Employment Type : Various - Permanent Full Time & Part Time (job share may be considered) Position Classification : Registered Midwife Remuneration : $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) Hours per week : 38 Location : Dubbo, NSW Applications Close: 20/1/2025, 11:59 PM Registered Midwife – Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS) About The Role The Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS) aims to improve the health and wellbeing of mothers and Aboriginal babies. The AMIHS Midwife provides comprehensive antenatal and postnatal care to women who identify as Aboriginal or having an Aboriginal baby within Dubbo. The Midwife works closely with the Aboriginal Health practitioner to ensure their care is culturally sensitive and supportive of all needs. This community-based role works within a primary health care model to enhance the woman’s pregnancy journey. Western NSW LHD encourages suitably qualified female Aboriginal people to apply for this position. Being female is considered a genuine occupational qualification as per Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered. Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme You may qualify for a $20,000 sign-on bonus if you have moved (evidence required) from MM1-2 (metro) location, interstate or internationally to work in our district. Incentives for part-time employment are paid at a pro-rata rate. For eligibility criteria and more information: Midwifery sign-on bonus. To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description. A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact, and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website. To Apply For This Role Click ‘Apply’ Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login Upload your current resume Answer the selection criteria Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jane Keys on (02) 5853 2500 or for more information. Additional Information For Applicants All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary). Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards. For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD. #J-18808-Ljbffr