Registered Midwife (Caseload)

About us:

The Women and Newborn Unit provides comprehensive, woman and family-centred care across maternity, gynaecology, midwifery and newborn services. Supporting women across Gladstone and surrounding communities, the service is committed to safe, sustainable and evidence-based care that respects each woman's individual needs, culture and circumstances. With care delivered by skilled and qualified health professionals across a range of settings, the focus is on making quality maternity care accessible and close to home for local families.

About the role:

• Deliver woman-centred, evidence-based midwifery care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period, including care of newborns and infants.
• Take professional responsibility for caseloads and births while working closely with medical, allied health and midwifery teams to ensure safe, high-quality and culturally responsive care.
• Apply evidence-based practice, clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement principles to deliver safe, reliable and effective care.
• Use excellent communication, interpersonal and consultation skills to work in partnership with women, families, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate growing clinical autonomy and judgement while actively participating in professional development, self-appraisal, teamwork and service improvement.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife and annual practising certificate, with the knowledge and skills to practise safely and professionally.
• Understand and apply quality, safety, risk management and clinical governance principles in everyday practice.
• Provide comprehensive midwifery care in partnership with women, families and multidisciplinary teams, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and positive health outcomes.
• Build respectful, professional relationships and confidently provide health education and support that is sensitive to individual needs, culture and health literacy.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $171,401 p.a. (Includes 35% caseload allowance) is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $59.77 - $76.67 p.h. (includes 35% caseload allowance)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6H690270

Applications close: Sunday, 6 September 2026

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