Registered Midwife - Parenting Education
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- Registered Midwife
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- REQ675997 Requisition #
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- Jul 06, 2026 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $41.22- $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ675997
Applications Close: 20/07/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
The primary purpose of the Parenting Educator role is to provide education that engages pregnant women and their partner/support people in practical and challenging discussions and presentations that will increase their knowledge and confidence for childbirth and early parenting.
This rewarding role provides education, support and guidance to expectant and new parents, helping families build confidence and knowledge throughout their pregnancy, birth and early parenting journey. As part of a multidisciplinary maternity team, you will play a key role in delivering evidence-based antenatal and parenting education programs that promote positive birth experiences and healthy family outcomes.
The successful candidate will provide contemporary, family-centred education in both face-to-face and virtual settings, supporting informed decision-making and empowering parents during the transition to parenthood. We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Midwife with excellent communication and presentation skills, you enjoy educating and empowering families and are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. Our maternity services are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and family-focused care across the pregnancy, birth and postnatal continuum.
If you are passionate about supporting parents and families through education and empowerment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our exceptional Parenting Education Team at Nepean Hospital.
Together, we help families start their parenting journey with confidence.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Practice in accordance with legislation, common law, Registered Nurse/Midwife Standards for Practice, the Code of Professional Conduct and maintain registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
- Demonstrate knowledge and apply the skills required of a Registered Midwife in contemporary Midwifery practice, including knowledge and understanding of appropriate equipment, legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge in the development and evaluation of antenatal education program based on adult learning principles
- Experience in educating and supporting new parents across the Maternity continuum including Breastfeeding education
- Effectively communicate with patients, consumers, carers, and the multidisciplinary health care team to ensure the provision of safe, compassionate quality care.
- Working knowledge of a range of computer applications and the ability to use an online platform to deliver classes including PowerPoint
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
- Ability to work independently and be highly motivated, creative, and innovative. Demonstrate high level analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise initiative and judgement in providing advice on sensitive matters
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Monica Bliss on Monica.Bliss@health.nsw.gov.au
