Registered Midwife - Tharawal Midwifery Group Practice - Perm FT
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- Registered Midwife
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- REQ607144 Requisition #
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- Sep 18, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Health Service and Campbelltown Hospital
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ607144
Application Close Date: 06/10/2025
/Interview Date Range: 08/10/2025 – 15/10/2025
Contact Details: Karen Sorensen – 0459 898 010 | Karen.sorensen@health.nsw.gov.au
Make a Lasting Difference for Aboriginal Families – Join Our Midwifery Group Practice with Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation
If you’re driven to support and uplift Aboriginal women and families through every step of their maternity journey, this is your opportunity. Join a collaborative Midwifery Group Practice with Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation, where your care fosters trust, respect, and cultural connection from pregnancy to early motherhood.
About the Role:
In this role, you’ll work closely in partnership with Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation to provide continuity of care that builds trust and connection. Supporting Aboriginal women through every stage of their maternity journey, you will deliver care that is woman-centred, culturally respectful, and empowering from early pregnancy through birth and into the postnatal period.
Working with Tharawal:
Tharawal is a community-controlled health organisation based in South Western Sydney, dedicated exclusively to providing holistic and culturally safe healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Their broad range of services includes primary care, chronic disease management, mental health, allied health, and maternity care. As part of this partnership, you’ll be supported by a multidisciplinary team that combines clinical expertise with deep respect for culture and community wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
• Deliver culturally safe, compassionate maternity care tailored specifically for Aboriginal women.
• Collaborate with a community-led team committed to improving health outcomes.
• Make a meaningful, lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal families throughout their journey to motherhood.
Where You'll Be Working
Campbelltown Hospital, located in the heart of the Macarthur region, is a leading tertiary hospital within the South Western Sydney Local Health District. This progressive hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care to the local community and beyond.
With state-of-the-art facilities and a dynamic, diverse team, Campbelltown Hospital offers a wide range of services, including cardiology, maternity, palliative care, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine, and aged-care services. The hospital also features specialised Mental Health and Cancer facilities, ensuring comprehensive care and support for patients.
The ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment will further enhance the hospital's capabilities, introducing advanced equipment and amenities. The management team is committed to fostering a sociable, friendly, and vibrant environment where patient experience is paramount. They are approachable, innovative, and responsive to staff feedback, ensuring a supportive workplace culture.
Joining Campbelltown Hospital means becoming part of a community-focused team dedicated to excellence in healthcare. The hospital's emphasis on training and upskilling encourages staff to pursue learning and development opportunities, making it an exciting place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Please attach a copy of your AHPRA registration in your application
- How have you delivered culturally safe, respectful care to Aboriginal women and families?
- If you are an Aboriginal midwife, how has your cultural knowledge shaped your practice and If you are a non-Aboriginal midwife, how have you worked in partnership with Aboriginal communities?
- 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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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
