Registered Midwife - Incentives Offered
Provide comprehensive antenatal, birth and postnatal care in Moree's growing maternity service.
Employment Type: Permanent Full and Part Time Opportunties
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ651461
Location: Moree District Hospital
Applications Close: Thursday, 2nd April 2026
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.
Where you’ll be working
Join Moree Maternity, a small, cohesive team of midwives and nurses providing all-risk antenatal care, low-risk birthing and postnatal support for local women not linked with AMIHS or Pius X. The unit operates with one midwife and one nurse per shift (morning, evening and night, 8-hour shifts, 7 days a week), supported by busy antenatal clinics with JHH IMAP, high-risk and MFM services. You’ll collaborate with AMIHS and Pius X midwives in a new hospital redevelopment, with future plans for low-risk MGP, all within Moree’s diverse community featuring agriculture, markets and social events.
The Perks
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
✅You may qualify for a $20,000 sign-on bonus if you have moved (evidence required) from MM1-2 (metro) location, interstate or internationally to work in our district. If you do not meet this criteria, attraction incentives of up to $10,000 may apply*. Retention incentives of up to $10,000 after 12 months of service may also apply. For eligibility criteria and more information: Midwifery sign-on bonus.
✅Opportunity for temporary accommodation at the Nurses’ Quarters
✅Fleet Vehicle access for hospital works related travel
✅Access to the Welcome Experience to helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. - Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
✅Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
✅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 family members
About the role
Two distinct Registered Midwife opportunities available:
3.2 FTE Registered Midwife positions - Provide comprehensive antenatal, labour/birth and postnatal care across maternity unit shifts, manage clinical presentations, support inpatient postpartum stays and outpatient appointments (like iron infusions), plus relieve continuity of care models during leave. Flexible coverage across the birthing suite with opportunities to work in other units during quiet periods.
0.8 FTE Registered Midwife - Maternity Antenatal & Postnatal Service (MAPS) - Deliver continuity of care for women not linked with AMIHS/Pius X, from IMAP booking through routine pregnancy visits to home-based postnatal care up to 10 days post-discharge (initially all-risk, progressing to high-risk model once MGP launches).
Both roles report to maternity leadership and contribute to evolving woman-centred maternity models in this growing rural service.
About you
You’re a woman-centred Registered Midwife who excels in both unit-based and community care, responds confidently to emergencies and collaborates effectively within a small rural team.
You bring:
- Current AHPRA authority to practice as Registered Midwife
- NSW Working With Children Check (current or evidence of application)
- Current driver’s licence (essential for MAPS home visiting)
- Commitment to woman-centred, culturally safe care
- Ability to manage emergencies and escalate appropriately
- Professional team behaviours supporting cohesive maternity services
These skills will help you thrive across either pathway, with Clinical Midwifery Educator (CME) support during orientation, ongoing maternity education, regional Clinical Midwife Consultant (CMC) visits, temporary nurses’ quarters accommodation, fleet vehicle access and connection to Moree’s Welcome Experience.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Butler on Joanne.Butler3@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
* 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. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. 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.
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
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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.
Hunter New England Health 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.
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.
Hunter New England 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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
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