Registered Midwife - Family Care Midwives Team
Work alongside a wide range of services and professionals, strengthening your multidisciplinary skills and network.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Until December 2026)
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ623711
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Closing: Sunday, 11th January 2026
About the Service
The Family Care Midwifery Team provides continuity of antenatal and postnatal care to pregnant people living with psychosocial vulnerabilities. You will support families from early pregnancy until 4–6 weeks post birth, working collaboratively to provide trauma-informed, respectful, and culturally safe care.
This is a small, supportive team of midwives committed to delivering high-quality care to vulnerable families. You will work closely with a range of services including obstetrics, drug and alcohol services, social work, mental health teams, and other allied health professionals. The team culture is collaborative, flexible, and focused on providing compassionate, safe, and client-centred care.
About the Role
As a member of the Family Care Midwifery Team, you will provide continuity of care for vulnerable families, including both antenatal and postnatal care. Your day-to-day activities may include:
- Providing care to women and newborns in hospital and community settings
- Attending case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings
- Making appropriate referrals to enhance client care
- Collaborating with allied health, social work, and mental health teams
- Managing the diverse and unpredictable needs of families within a continuity of care model
You will be supported by a team of experienced midwives and will have access to monthly clinical supervision and ongoing education opportunities to develop your skills. Flexibility, strong time management, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others are essential for success in this role.
About You
You are a compassionate and adaptable midwife committed to working with vulnerable families. You bring a trauma-informed approach and are able to engage respectfully and safely with people experiencing complex psychosocial challenges.
Key skills and attributes include:
- High-level verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care
- Ability to provide culturally safe and trauma-informed care
- Flexibility, time management, and strong organisational skills
- Willingness to engage in difficult conversations with clients exhibiting challenging behaviours
- Recency of midwifery practice is essential
You are collaborative, proactive, and committed to improving the experience of vulnerable families through continuity of care.
Benefits
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:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
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
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For role related queries or questions contact Tanya Hollingworth on Tanya.Hollingworth@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
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.
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.
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