Assistant in Midwifery - Casual Pool - Royal Hospital for Women

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Assistant in Midwifery
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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REQ613720 Requisition #

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assist In Nursing
Remuneration: $26.15 - $28.69 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: As required
Requisition ID: REQ613720
Location: Randwick, Sydney 
Applications Close: Sunday, 2 November 2025
 
Where you'll be working
 
The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research.
 
Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State’s most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.
 
Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney’s best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment. 
 
The role
 
All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
 
Assistants in Midwifery (AIM) are gaining experience in the ongoing development of both midwifery knowledge and practice skills. The AIM will provide support to women and families in the care of their baby by providing support to the midwives in their role of caring for women. The AIM MUST always work under the supervision of a Registered Midwife.
 
This position will assist the AIM to develop midwifery skills within the scope of practice of an AIM. Provide support to the midwifery team in the delivery of midwifery care in a maternity environment as directed by a registered midwife. Provide direct care activities to women and their babies in accordance with the critical pathways and midwifery care plans under the supervision of a Registered Midwife.
 
Benefits:

  • Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
  • Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
  • Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance.

 
Selection Criteria

  1. Completion of clinical and academic requirements of the second year of Bachelor of Midwifery, and currently enrolled in the programme with clinical placement at the Royal Hospital for Women.
  2. Understanding of Women Centred Care and Family Centred Care
  3. Ability to work as a team member of a multidisciplinary team.
  4. Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
  5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the BFHI principles.
  6. Ability to work within the scope of practice of an AIM.

 
Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Kilby on Lisa.Kilby@health.nsw.gov.au
 
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
 
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
 
Reasonable Adjustments
 
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-RHW-Corporate@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
 
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
 
Information for applicants:

  • If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
  • An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
  • Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
  • Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
  • Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
  • SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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