Assistant in Midwifery - Casual Pool

Overview

Join a supportive, patient-focused maternity care team. Flexible casual opportunities to fit your lifestyle. Support mothers and newborns during a special time in their lives. Provide compassionate care and support to women, newborns, and families in a leading maternity ward.

Employment Type : Casual

Position Classification : Assistant in Midwifery

Remuneration : $24.15 – $28.69 per hour

Location : Westmead Hospital

Where you’ll be working

At Westmead Hospital, you’ll be part of one of NSW’s busiest maternity wards, providing vital support to women, newborns, and their families. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), you’ll join a diverse, inclusive team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Work in a world-class tertiary teaching hospital

Collaborate with experienced midwives, nurses, and healthcare professionals

Be part of a team dedicated to family-centred maternity care

Enjoy flexibility with casual pool opportunities

Access professional support and development within NSW Health

What you’ll be doing

As an Assistant in Midwifery, you’ll work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Midwife / Nurse to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to mothers and babies. You’ll play an important role in supporting daily care needs and contributing to positive patient experiences.

• Assist with activities of daily living to promote comfort and independence
• Support the maternity team in providing high-quality care to women and newborns
• Recognise and promptly report changes in a patient’s condition to the supervising midwife / nurse
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with NSW Health standards
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and respectful team culture

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today to join our casual pool and support families during one of the most important times of their lives at Westmead Hospital.

Selection Criteria

Requisition ID : REQ609972

Applications Close : 2nd October 2025

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https : / / www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au /

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note : A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for casual employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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