Embrace a rewarding career as a Registered Midwife at John Hunter Hospital, where you'll coordinate comprehensive midwifery care across specific areas such as high-risk antenatal, birth suite, and postnatal services, all while benefiting from flexible 12-hour shifts, continuous support, and the chance to collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in women’s health.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time, Casual
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ525113

The role:
Are you a dedicated and skilled midwife looking for a fulfilling career in a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic environment? Join the team at John Hunter Hospital, located in the stunning coastal city of Newcastle, NSW. As one of Australia’s leading tertiary hospitals, renowned for excellence in maternal and newborn care, we’re inviting passionate midwives to be part of our journey.

At John Hunter Hospital, we care for a diverse population and support a wide range of complex pregnancies and births. This provides exceptional opportunities to refine your expertise and expand your skills in maternity care. Our large, multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering holistic, family-centred care that truly makes a difference.

We celebrate the unique skill sets of our registered midwives and offer opportunities to specialise in areas such as antenatal care, labour, and birth, or postnatal care. If you’re looking to develop expertise across all areas of maternity services, we can tailor a professional development pathway to suit your interests and goals.

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of women, newborns, and families while growing your career in an inspiring and supportive environment. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been searching for, we’d love to hear from you!

Where you'll be working:

The NSW Government has committed $835 million to redevelop the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospital. The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct project will deliver an innovative and integrated precinct with industry-leading facilities. The project will work in collaboration with health, education, and research partners to meet the current and future needs of the greater Newcastle, Hunter New England, and Northern NSW regions.

Benefits:

• Gain diverse experience by rotating through various areas of maternity services or specialise in a certain one!
• Enjoy a balanced work-life routine with a 7-day roster offering a variety of shifts, including the option for 12-hour shifts in selected areas.
• A supportive environment with 24/7 access to clinical leads ensures continuous support for midwives in all aspects of maternity services.
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees).
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Salary packaging options.
• Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.

This position is for you if:

• You are positive, friendly, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and can work as part of a team.
• You are passionate about women-centred care and thrive on making a positive difference to women, their families, and babies throughout the pregnancy journey.
• You respond appropriately and effectively to challenging situations and show a commitment to support colleagues and patients.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description.
• Find out more about applying for this position.

For role-related queries or questions contact Wendy Tsang on [email protected]