Registered Midwife

Overview

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time, Casual

Position Classification : Registered Midwife

Remuneration : $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week : Up to 38

Requisition ID : REQ604312

Join the Future of Midwifery at John Hunter Hospital! We’re currently seeking Registered Midwives to join our dynamic team. Whether you’re a newly registered or an experienced midwife, come and be part of a transformative era in maternity care at John Hunter Hospital, with a new state-of-the-art facility opening in 2026.

Why Join Us

• As a leading tertiary centre, diverse opportunities across all family-focused midwifery care, including :
• Initial Maternity Assessment and Planning (IMAP) service
• Antenatal care & maternal fetal medicine
• High-risk pregnancy & early screening services
• Birth suite & postnatal care
• Home maternity services
• Midwifery Group Practice including case load, high risk team and Aboriginal Maternal and Infant health services and caring for vulnerable families

No other facility in our health service offers this breadth of experience and opportunity.

Grow With Us

We pride ourselves on an inclusive, supportive, and empowering team culture, with a focus on staff well-being. Enjoy structured support for skill and professional development, career progression, and the chance to make a real impact in women’s health and maternity care.

Where You'll Be Working

The city of Newcastle offers the perfect blend of coastal beauty and vibrant urban life. With stunning beaches nearby, you can enjoy the coast while benefiting from a welcoming lifestyle and city amenities.

Benefits

Requirements

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Role-related queries

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Information For Applicants

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment and upholding the NSW Health Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people.

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 and temporary vacancies. The minimum hours per week for part-time staff is 16 hours.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria, see the provided resource.

Additional

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 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy.

Salary Packaging

Salary packaging may increase take-home pay and can cover expenses including novated leases, relocation, and HECS / HELP debt. For details, contact SalaryPackagingPLUS at or .

Benefits (continued)

HNELHD employees may be eligible for benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full-time staff, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and additional salary packaging options.

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