Graduate Registered Midwife - Incentives Offered

Kickstart your Midwifery career in a supportive team that champions professional growth at Moree Hospital!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time Opportunities
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $ 36.39 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Requisition ID: REQ610647
Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd November 2025.
Location: Moree District Health Service | Gamilaroi Country

The role:
Jump into your new career with Midwifery at Moree Hospital! As one of our New Graduate Midwives, you will rotate through our entire service to get a feel for the different aspects of midwifery including birthing suites, postnatal and antenatal care. You will get to undertake the entire scope of practice for a midwife, enjoying the ability to gain hands-on experience in all facets of midwifery. 

You won’t be working alone. This is a supported New Graduate study pathway - education and ongoing training are pillars of this position. You will be provided support by the senior Midwives, the Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) and Clinical Midwifery Educator (CME). Ther education team will provide targeted, appropriate education as well as set study days to help you work towards your career goals. If you’re looking to find confidence and skills in your new career and midwifery, Moree Hospital is the place for you!

Where you’ll be working:
Nestled on the picturesque Northwest Slopes and Plains of New South Wales, Moree offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Just 3.5 hours from major cities and boasting daily direct flights to Sydney, Moree provides seamless connectivity without sacrificing its serene lifestyle.

Moree District Hospital is at the heart of this welcoming town, offering exceptional maternity services that cater to the unique needs of individuals and their families. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the region, the service provides a peaceful and supportive environment, allowing patients to receive compassionate, personalised care in a familiar setting.

Benefits:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*  
• The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your community
• Collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and support
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Requirements:

• Registration as a Registered Midwife with Authority to Practice with AHPRA at the commencement of employment.
  

 

Additional Information:

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part-time or temporary part-time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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 Leanne Moore | Leanne.Moore1@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 

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 

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 PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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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