Midwives Wanted Across the Ditch at Hunter New England Health – City, Coast & Country Options Available!

Are you ready to find your midwifery home in Australia whether in a regional town, a rural community or a major metropolitan hospital? At Hunter New England Health, we offer tailored midwifery roles that support your career goals, lifestyle and sense of purpose.

Position Details (All Locations)

Job Title: Registered Midwife

Locations: Newcastle | Armidale | Glen Innes | Gunnedah | Inverell | Moree | Narrabri | Singleton | Scone | Tamworth

Employment Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, or Casual

Pay Rate: $36.39 – $51.09/hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging

Perks: $20,000 sign-on bonus plus relocation support (rural & regional roles), flexible work options, monthly RDOs, salary packaging, paid parental leave, discounted gym access, and the chance to maintain ED skills—all with true work-life balance in stunning natural surroundings.

Choose the Setting That Suits You

Rural & Regional Midwifery – Make a Real Difference

From peaceful country towns to vibrant regional hubs, our rural and regional midwifery teams deliver full-scope care in welcoming, community-driven settings.

Why You’ll Love It:

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus (for eligible metro, interstate, or overseas applicants)

Up to $10,000 in attraction and retention incentives

Relocation support via our Welcome Experience program

Flexible work options – full-time, part-time, temporary, casual

True work-life balance and a slower pace of life in beautiful natural surroundings

Dual-qualified? Keep your ED skills sharp by working across maternity and emergency

Available Rural & Regional Locations: Armidale | Glen Innes | Gunnedah | Inverell | Moree | Narrabri | Singleton | Scone | Tamworth

Armidale – Small, close knit team offering a variety of experiences and strong patient connections.

Glen Innes – On-call flexibility, no set rosters and a fun, social team.

Gunnedah – A welcoming town known for its charm and community spirit.

Inverell – Affordable living, great for families and first-home buyers.

Moree – Enjoy natural hot springs and a rich agricultural culture.

Narrabri – Broad clinical exposure and strong support for professional growth.

Singleton – Located in wine country with access to schools, amenities, and scenic surrounds.

Scone – Perfect for dual RN/RMs wanting to work across midwifery and emergency.

Tamworth – A vibrant regional city with music, culture, and career opportunities.

Available Metro Location:John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle – Complex, High-Acuity Midwifery

Prefer a fast-paced, high-tech environment? At John Hunter Hospital, the leading maternity hospital in NSW, you’ll work in our brand-new maternity unit with access to advanced care, high-risk births, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Why You’ll Love It:

Tailored roles – choose to specialise or rotate through antenatal, birthing suite, postnatal, and outpatients

Supportive, experienced teams and 24/7 clinical leads

Modern facilities as part of the new Health & Innovation Precinct

Ideal for early-career or experienced midwives looking to grow

Located in Newcastle – with beaches, cafes, art, and affordable coastal living

What You’ll Need

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife

Overseas applicants: Positive ANMAC skills assessment (Code 254111)

Ready to Apply?

We’ve made it easy:

No paperwork – just upload your resume via Seek

We’ll tailor the role to suit your goals and experience

Want to Chat About Your Options?

Reach out to Beck Chisholm for a confidential conversation about which location or role fits you best: [email protected]

Wherever you are in your midwifery journey, Hunter New England Health has a place for you—whether in the city, on the coast, or in the country. Apply today and find your midwifery home.