Registered Midwife - Pacific Communities

• Empower Pacific families through culturally safe maternity care.

• Join a new, community-driven health initiative in Western Sydney.

• Make a lasting impact in maternal and infant health.

Build trusted relationships and deliver continuity of care to Pacific women and families through culturally responsive midwifery in Western Sydney.

Employment Type: 2x Temporary Full Time (Up to 30/06/2027)
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Mount Druitt Community Health Centre

Where you'll be working
Join the vibrant team at Mount Druitt Community Health Centre, part of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). You’ll be based in the heart of the Pacific Health Hub - a new initiative focused on improving health outcomes for Pacific communities.

• Work within a culturally safe and supportive environment.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Pacific Health Workers.

• Be part of a pioneering model of care in Western Sydney.

• Engage directly with local Pacific communities.

• Enjoy access to professional development and cultural supervision.

What you'll be doing 
As a Registered Midwife – Pacific Communities, you’ll provide woman-centred, evidence-based maternity care to Pacific women and families. You’ll work in partnership with the Pacific Health Hub team and mainstream maternity services to ensure seamless, culturally appropriate support.

• Deliver antenatal, postnatal, and (where appropriate) intrapartum care.

• Link families to the Pacific Health Hub and other essential services.

• Promote healthy lifestyles and provide education on infant care.

• Support community engagement and development initiatives.

• Foster trust and build strong relationships within Pacific communities.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Registered Midwife 

• Registration: Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) as a Registered Midwife (division 1)

Selection Criteria:

1. In this role, being a woman is also a genuine occupational qualification as authorised by Section 31 respectively of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.

2. Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) as a Registered Midwife (Division 1).

3. Demonstrated extensive experience and clinical skill as a registered midwife and demonstrated commitment to woman-centred midwifery care and awareness of cultural respect and sensitivity.

4. Demonstrated understanding of issues impacting on Pacific Communities including demonstrated understanding the of the unique medical, physical, social and emotional issues in people from Pacific Communities as it relates to maternal and infant health.

5. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Pacific communities’ cultures and have knowledge of and / or links with local Pacific communities.

6. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of continuity of carer/primary health care models of midwifery care in addition to an explicit understanding of strengths-based philosophy.

7. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team with demonstrated effective teamwork and communication skills and demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.

8. Current Driver's Licence valid in NSW and willingness to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ611882
Applications Close: 21^st October 2025

Need more information?

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.   

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Jo-Anne Fuller on Jo.Fuller@health.nsw.gov.au