Midwifery Educator
Take the next step into leadership as our new Midwife Educator – champion the education and development of your staff and patients!
Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until December 2027
Position Classification: Midwife Educator Grade 2
Requisition ID: REQ688835
Applications Close: Monday, 14th September 2026.
About the role:
Based at John Hunter Hospital, our Midwife Educator (ME) is responsible for the development implementation and evaluation of comprehensive Educational Curriculum and programs for Maternity & Gynaecology Services. On any given day, you will be leading the coordination, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of our New Graduate Midwifery Program; providing education and learning opportunities to all staff, assisting Clinical Nurse Educators & Clinical Midwife Educators (CNE’s & CME’s) to plan and implement education programs, and ensuring the standards of clinical midwifery and nursing practice and of patient care are aligned to the philosophies, policies and operational goals. If you’re motivated educator looking to step into leadership and champion our staff to provide top-tier care to the women in our hospital, we want to hear from you!
You won’t be working alone. You will be supported by the Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery, Maternity & Gynaecology, the Nurse Unit Managers/ Midwifery Unit Managers (NUM’s & MUM’s) as well as your Clinical Midwifery Educators (CME) Clinical Midwife Consultants (CMC’s) and Clinical Midwife Specialists (CMS’), and the broad multidisciplinary team that is committed to delivering holistic, woman-centred care to our patients. A thorough orientation process will be provided as well as mentorship from your leadership team. Professional development opportunities are always encouraged and supported.
Where you’ll be working:
The city of Newcastle offers the perfect blend of coastal beauty and vibrant urban life. With stunning beaches just a stone’s throw away, you can enjoy the surf and breathtaking coastal walks. Newcastle has a laid-back feel that makes it easy to feel at home, while still offering all the amenities of a big city. Whether you're exploring the stunning coastline or enjoying a coffee in one of the trendy cafes, Newcastle offers a unique and welcoming lifestyle.
Requirements:
⭐ Current registration both as a Registered Midwife and as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
⭐ Completion of Post Graduate qualifications in Nursing Education/Education qualification or working towards same.
Benefits:
✅ 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
Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full and 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.
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For role-related queries or questions contact Jennifer Haxton | Jennifer.Haxton@health.nsw.gov.au
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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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@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.
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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