Student Midwife
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Posted 1 day ago
About us:
Rockhampton Hospital's Maternity Service is the main birthing hub for Central Queensland, supporting approximately 1,400 births each year. Our Level 4 service provides care across antenatal, birth and postnatal services, including a 15-bed Antenatal/Postnatal Ward, five-bed Birth Suite, Special Care Nursery and Midwifery Group Practice. You'll join a multidisciplinary team committed to providing safe, individualised and woman-centred care to women, babies and families across Central Queensland.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is completing a Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery to develop their midwifery practice in a supportive clinical environment. Working under the guidance of Registered Midwives, you'll gain experience across the Maternity Unit while continuing to practise as a Registered Nurse, building your clinical capability, professional judgement and autonomy as you progress towards becoming a Registered Midwife.
About you:
We're looking for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about building a career in midwifery and committed to providing safe, evidence-based and woman-centred care. You'll bring sound clinical skills, a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to build respectful and therapeutic relationships with women and their families.
- You'll hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and be completing postgraduate studies in a Diploma of Midwifery.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $108,193 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $44.27 - $59.79 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
- Contact [email protected]
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6H690258
Applications close: Sunday, 30 August 2026
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About Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Central Queensland by providing high quality healthcare services.
We provide public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.