Registered Midwife - Midwifery Group Practice - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ679426
Employment Type: Permananet Full Time 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working - community, home and hospital
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Applications close: 09/08/26
Contact: Cheryl Oytaben - NUM Birthing Unit on Cheryl.Oytaben@ health.nsw.gov.au or via (02) 9616 8260
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
The Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) midwife is a permanent full-time role supporting women and improving access for vulnerable women in the Fairfield LGA.
- Deliver meaningful, relationship-based care by supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth and early parenting, with a focus on those experiencing increased vulnerability and complex life circumstances
- Be part of a dedicated Midwifery Group Practice team within Fairfield, working alongside passionate midwives and multidisciplinary partners to provide personalised, continuous care that puts women at the centre
- Contribute to a model that prioritises compassion, advocacy, respect and empowerment, ensuring every woman feels supported, heard and safe throughout her care journey
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment, partnering with social work, mental health, Aboriginal health, child and family health and community services to strengthen outcomes for women and babies
- Grow your practice in an innovative and evolving service, with opportunities to build skills in trauma-informed care, psychosocial assessment and continuity of care within a diverse and community minded maternity service
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong professional judgement, cultural capability, and the ability to work independently across a diverse district environment.
- Brings strong attention to detail, ensuring safe, consistent and high-quality care for women and families with diverse and complex needs
- Listens actively and communicates with empathy, building trust and meaningful relationships with women across the care journey
- Demonstrates compassion and respect, with a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable women in a strengths-based, non-judgemental way
- Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, valuing shared decision-making and coordinated care
- Shows adaptability and resilience, responding effectively to changing clinical situations and psychosocial complexity
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Describe your experience in providing care to women with complex psychosocial needs. How do you ensure care is safe, respectful and responsive to individual circumstances?
- How do you build and maintain therapeutic relationships with women while working within a team-based continuity of care model? Provide an example of how you have collaborated with other services to support a woman’s care.
- Provide an example of how you have used active listening and communication skills to support a woman or family experiencing distress or vulnerability
How do you manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail when coordinating care for women with complex needs?
If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.
Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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