Assistant in Midwifery - Wiyanga and Birthing Unit - Permanent Part-time - The Sutherland Hospital
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- Assistant in Midwifery
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- REQ634089 Requisition #
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- 10 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $26.93 - $29.55 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ634089
Applications close: 1 February 2026
Come Work With Us!
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
Your new role:
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
Assistants in Midwifery (AIM) are gaining experience in the ongoing development of both midwifery knowledge and practice skills. The AIM will provide support to women and families in the care of their baby by providing support to the midwives in their role of caring for women. The AIM MUST always work under the supervision of a Registered Midwife.
This position will assist the AIM to develop midwifery skills within the scope of practice of an AIM. Provide support to the midwifery team in the delivery of midwifery care in a maternity environment as directed by a registered midwife. Provide direct care activities to women and their babies in accordance with the critical pathways and midwifery care plans under the supervision of a Registered Midwife
For role related queries or questions contact Elise Donsworth on Elise.Donsworth@health.nsw.gov.au
Selection Criteria:
1. Completion of clinical and academic requirements of the second year of Bachelor of Midwifery, and currently enrolled in the programme with clinical placement at The Sutherland Hospital
2. Understanding of Women Centred Care and Family Centred Care
3. Ability to work as a team member of a multidisciplinary team
4. Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the BFHI principles
6. Ability to work within the scope of practice of an AIM
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website