Registered Midwife - Family Care - Targeted

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Registered Midwife – Family Care! Step into a rewarding role where you’ll provide compassionate antenatal and postnatal care to vulnerable women, working within a supportive and inclusive team to make a real difference every day! Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary PackagingEmployment Type: Temporary Part Time until April 2026Position Classification: Registered MidwifeHours Per Week: Up to 38Location: John Hunter Hospital | AwabakalRequisition ID: REQ555240Closing Date: Sunday 9th March 2025Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion. Make a Meaningful Impact in Maternity Care Step into a dynamic and fulfilling role where you will work alongside a dedicated team of midwives, delivering compassionate antenatal and postnatal care to socially vulnerable women. With a strong culture of support and inclusivity, this team is committed to ensuring every woman receives individualised, high-quality midwifery care. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include attending antenatal and postnatal appointments across a variety of settings, including John Hunter Hospital, community-based centres, and even the comfort of a woman’s home. As part of the Family Care Team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing maternity experiences and improving outcomes. This is a Monday to Friday role with standard hours from 08:00 am to 16:30 pm. You will be required to travel across the local health district, with fleet vehicles provided for work purposes. This role offers the opportunity to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a supportive and inclusive team environment. If you're passionate about making a real difference in maternity care, we’d love to hear from you! Where You’ll Be Working Nestled in the tranquil greenery of New Lambton Heights, John Hunter Hospital boasts an exceptional location just moments from Newcastle’s vibrant city centre. This world-class medical facility combines convenience and accessibility, serving patients and visitors from across the Hunter region and beyond. Surrounded by lush parks and serene landscapes, the hospital offers an ideal environment for healing and recovery, perfectly complementing its cutting-edge healthcare services. In our Family Care Team, each member brings unique strengths and experiences, but what really sets us apart is how well we work together. We're like a close-knit family, always supporting each other and collaborating to give our patients the best care possible. At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals Requirements Our successful candidate will possess the following: Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA. Eligible to drive in NSW with a current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and ability to travel for work purposes. Join Us in Making a Difference! Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable women and families to improve maternity outcomes? We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional who thrives both in a team environment and when working independently. If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply! Bring your expertise, dedication, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you! Additional Information An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. Hunter New England Health 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. To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Tanya Hollingworth on Information For Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or 1300 40 25 23.HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn! ‘#Aboriginal Employment’ #J-18808-Ljbffr