Clinical Midwife Consultant (Gde 3) - Risk and Governance - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ651997 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ651997
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until February 2027
Remuneration: $2,756.90 - $2,808.09 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool - Eastern Campus, Warwick Farm
Applications close: 12/04/2026
Contact: Nicole Greig - A/Clinical Stream Manager Women's Health on 0419 440 943 | nicole.greig@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Women’s Health Clinical Stream at SWSLHD, where you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the governance and quality of maternity services across the district. In this role, you will lead clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, evidence‑based antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary maternity teams to promote consistent, high‑quality clinical practice and foster a culture of safety, learning and accountability.
A key focus of the role will be enhancing organisational systems for incident management, audit, compliance and reporting, ensuring alignment with district, state and national standards. You will also influence policy, support service innovation and contribute to strategic planning to advance equitable and culturally responsive maternity care. Through strengthening frameworks for monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement, you will help drive improved outcomes and experiences for women, babies and families across SWSLHD.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate will bring exceptional attention to detail, strong active‑listening skills and a collaborative, solutions‑focused approach to their work. What sets this role apart is the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a highly engaged team while working in a position that offers both structure and flexibility. The role entails supporting key operational and administrative functions, engaging with staff and stakeholders, and ensuring tasks are completed accurately, efficiently and with a high level of professionalism.
To succeed, the candidate will be organised, reliable and confident in managing competing priorities. This position requires availability across set weekdays to meet service and team needs, while also offering flexibility within those hours to support work–life balance. Someone who is proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement will thrive in this role and make a valuable contribution from day one.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed or experience deemed appropriate by employer. At least 7 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at leave 5 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field.
- Demonstrated evidence of strategies used to maintain current knowledge of clinical practice advances and research in the relevant specialty.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs and ability to resolve conflicts as they arise.
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced base maternity Care.
- Demonstrated understanding and participation in maternity risk management processes, and quality improvement projects in maternity.
- Demonstrated leadership in strategic and clinical service planning and expertise in the management of organisational and cultural change and knowledge and understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
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