Registered Midwife - Birthing Services
Join a dynamic, woman‑centred birthing team at John Hunter Hospital!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time, Casual
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ604312
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Are you a Registered Midwife passionate about providing exceptional, woman‑centred care during birth?
Do you want to grow your skills, expand your scope of practice, and be part of an exciting period of transformation in maternity services?
Look no further - we are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Midwives to join our Birthing Services team at John Hunter Hospital.
About our Birthing Services
Our Birthing Services offer a diverse, high‑acuity and highly supportive clinical environment, caring for women across multiple models of care.
- Level 6 Birth Suite, providing comprehensive intrapartum care
- Birth Centre Team, supporting low‑risk, physiological birth
Midwifery Models of Care, including Belmont MGP (incorporating home birthing),
Hunter MGP &
M3T- High risk MGP
- Emergency Maternity Service
Midwives working in Birth Suite also have opportunities for secondment into our midwifery models of care, supporting continuity, skill development, and career progression.
An exciting time of change
We are preparing to move into our state‑of‑the‑art, brand new maternity facility in September 2026. This purpose‑built environment will include:
- A stand‑alone Birth Centre, separate from Birth Suite
- Water immersion options available in all birth rooms
- Modern, thoughtfully designed spaces that support safe, evidence‑based, and woman‑centred birthing
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of birthing services at JHH!
Why join our team?
- Work across a variety of birthing settings and models of care
- Opportunities to upskill, broaden your scope, and grow your midwifery career
- Supportive leadership and a strong culture of learning and collaboration
- Secondment opportunities into MGP and other models
- Be part of a service that values physiological birth, safety, and individualised care
- Join a passionate team committed to innovation and excellence in maternity care
We are looking for midwives who:
- Are committed to woman‑centred, respectful and evidence‑based care
- Are eager to work across birthing services and different models of care
- Value teamwork, professionalism and shared learning
- Are motivated to grow, learn and be part of an evolving service
- Want to contribute positively to a culture of safety, kindness and excellence
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can develop your skills, expand your experience, and be part of an exciting future for maternity care, we would love to hear from you.
Join our Birthing Services team at JHH and be part of shaping the next chapter in maternity care.
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
What we can offer you:
✅Gain diverse experience by rotating through various areas of maternity services or specialise in a certain one!
✅Enjoy a balanced work-life routine with a 7-day roster offering a variety of shifts, including the option for 12-hour shifts in selected areas.
✅A supportive environment with 24/7 access to clinical leads ensures continuous support for midwives in all aspects of maternity services.
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
✅Salary packaging options.
✅Fitness Passport.
✅Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position.
For role-related queries or questions contact Amanda Bendall on 02 4921 4729 Amanda.Bendall@health.nsw.gov.au.
Information for Applicants:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.
This role is accepting overseas candidates with AHPRA and ANMAC assessment for ANZSCO code 254111 Midwife.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
The minimum hours per week for part-time staff is 16 hours per week.
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
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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