Registered Midwife - Midwifery Group Practice
Registered Midwife – Deliver care with purpose. Grow with heart.
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour + Super + 29% Loading + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time opportunities available
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Requisition ID: REQ615374
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Manning Base Hospital
Closing Date: Monday, 12th January 2025.
About the Role
Manning Base Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Midwives to join our vibrant Midwifery Group Practice. You will provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based midwifery care across the continuum — pregnancy, labour and birth, and the postnatal period — supporting women, birthing people, and their families through every step of their journey.
You’ll work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team including obstetricians, neonatologists, GP-obstetricians, midwives, Aboriginal Health Workers, Social Work, and Allied Health. Manning Base Hospital offers a supportive environment where continuity, respect, and woman-centred care are at the heart of our practice.
You will be supported by an experienced Midwifery Unit Manager and paired with a workplace mentor to guide your professional development. If you are a midwife who is adaptable, team-focused, and passionate about delivering continuity of care to women throughout their pregnancy journey, we would love to hear from you.
“The most rewarding part of working in Manning Maternity is the relationships you build. Being part of a family’s birth experience is a privilege — our team culture makes that experience even more special.”
— Registered Midwife, Manning Base Hospital
Why you'll love working and living in Manning Valley:
- 30 minutes to the coast – enjoy weekends at Old Bar, Crowdy Head, or Diamond Beach
- Barrington Tops National Park – alpine forests, hiking trails, waterfalls, all within easy reach
- Lower cost of living – more space, less pressure, great for families
- Close to regional centres – just 1 hour to Port Macquarie or 2 hours to Newcastle
Whether you're after a sea change, a tree change, or both, you'll find it here.
What We Offer:
- True work-life balance in a stunning regional setting
- A fun and supportive team culture, with regular events and themed scrubs days
- Access to Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family
- Salary packaging, paid parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Relocation and lifestyle support through the MidCoast Community Connector: www.communityconnector.com.au
Requirements
Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA
Commitment to woman-centred, evidence-based care
Effective communication and teamwork skills
NSW Driver Licence (if home visiting or community components are required for the role)
Benefits
Supportive, collaborative maternity team
Ongoing training, development, and education opportunities
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Salary packaging – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport – discounted health and gym options for staff and their families
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunities to work with experienced clinicians across obstetrics, neonatology, and allied health
Commitment to Sustainable Healthcare: Together Towards Zero
Additional Information
An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full-time or part-time vacancies.
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, or hold a visa permitting work in Australia.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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For role-related enquiries, please contact Lyn Murray | Lyn.Murray@health.nsw.gov.au
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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