Registered Midwife - Midwifery Group Practice - Wagga Wagga

*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). 

Requisition ID: REQ680280
Employment Type: Temporary Part - Time (until 3 October 2027)
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 18 
Location: Wagga Wagga
Vaccination Category: A
Applications close: 25 August 2026

* NSW Health Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award Annualised Salary Agreement. In addition to the base rate, a 29% loading is payable in lieu of payments in the Award for work on afternoon and night shifts, weekends, public holidays, on call, annual leave loading and uniform and laundry allowances.

Be there for the whole journey - delivering true continuity of care for women and their families

About the Opportunity
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is seeking passionate midwives to join our Midwifery Group Practice (MGP). Midwifery Group Practices a continuity of care model where patient care is provided by a small team of dedicated midwives who partner with women to support their entire pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey. Patients participating in this care model have a primary midwife who they see for the majority of their care.
To be a Registered Midwife in the MGP you will share the view that pregnancy and childbirth is a normal, natural life event and the dedicated care you provide reflects this philosophy. 

 

As a registered midwife within MGP, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering safe, high quality, person centred care in line with professional standards, policies and evidence based practice
• Assessing patient needs and developing, implementing and evaluating plans of care, adapting practice to suit a rural health environment
• Collaborating and partnering closely with a multidisciplinary team to support holistic, community-focused care
• Building strong relationships with patients, families and the local community to support continuity of care
   

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

 

About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
• A passion for supporting women and their families ensuring consistency of care, while empowering women with knowledge to shape their decision making
• A flexible approach to teamwork with the ability to build trusting relationships with both team members and patients
• The ability to proactively manage a caseload
• Australian Working Rights
  
   

Why join MLHD?

• At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Flexible Working Arrangements – WFH options, hybrid working
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
• Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full - time equivalent, position and location). 
   

Click here  to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Please include the responses to the application questions and your most recent CV.
Please contact Amy Baulch, via amy.baulch@health.nsw.gov.au   if you have any questions about this role.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.