Clinical Midwife

About this role

About the role

As a Clinical Midwife, you will provide advanced, evidence-based antenatal and postnatal care within a continuity of care model, supporting women and families across the rural community.

You'll play a pivotal role in clinical leadership, service coordination, and partnership-building with multidisciplinary teams and external providers.

In this role, you will:

• Provide expert antenatal and postnatal midwifery care, working in partnership with women, families, and healthcare providers to achieve optimal outcomes

• Lead and coordinate care delivery using advanced clinical decision-making, problem-solving, and referral pathways

• Deliver clinical leadership, education, and support to midwifery and nursing staff while contributing to quality improvement and research initiatives

Working with us

• For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).

• In your downtime , we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.

• Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.

• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

• Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.

• We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.

• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.

• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.

• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.

• A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

• Unique locations

• Friendly communities

• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Andrea Mitchell on 0417 834 292.

Applications close: Monday, 30 November 2026.

Please note we are seeking expressions of interest for current and future opportunities. If you are placed in this talent pool you may be offered a position within the relevant time period, however your appointment to a position is not guaranteed.