At a Glance
- Tasks: Support women and newborns in delivering safe, person-centred maternity care.
- Company: Darling Downs Health, dedicated to accessible and sustainable healthcare.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, professional development funding, and salary packaging.
- Other info: Join a diverse culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in maternity experiences while building your midwifery career.
- Qualifications: Currently studying an NMBA-approved midwifery qualification with strong communication skills.
Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service – Toowoomba QLD
As an Undergraduate Student in Midwifery, you'll help deliver safe, person-centred care that supports positive experiences for women, babies and families.
From contributing to day-to-day maternity care to working alongside experienced clinicians, you'll be part of a team focused on achieving the best possible outcomes across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
Every day, you'll contribute by
- Supporting women and newborns through delegated care activities that promote comfort, wellbeing and positive health outcomes.
- Working closely with midwives and multidisciplinary teams to ensure care is delivered safely, respectfully and collaboratively.
- Monitoring and reporting observations that help inform clinical decisions and support high-quality maternity care.
- Contributing to a safe, organised and welcoming care environment that enhances the experience of patients and families.
- Let's Talk About You
You're someone who is passionate about midwifery and eager to grow your skills through hands‐on experience.
You bring compassion, integrity and respect to every interaction, while having the confidence to learn, ask questions and work collaboratively.
You take pride in contributing to meaningful moments in people's lives and are motivated by the opportunity to support women and families during their maternity journey.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role
- Currently undertaking an NMBA-approved midwifery qualification and meeting the required stage of study.
- Ability to provide safe delegated care under the supervision of a Registered Midwife.
- Strong communication and organisational skills with a commitment to quality care.
- A proactive approach to learning, professional development and continuous improvement.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have previous experience in a maternity or healthcare setting and/or a strong understanding of contemporary patient safety and infection prevention practices.
Above all, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health: Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.
Together, you'll help create positive maternity experiences while building the foundations of a rewarding midwifery career.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region.
No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in thesouth, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care.
It'scomplex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'llsee your impact firsthand.
Here, you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.
Darling Downs Healthis where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
- Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‐home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
- For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Find out more about us!
- Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
- www. health. qld. gov. au/darlingdowns
- Work with Us | Toowoomba
- #Work DDHHS #Opportunity Impact #Theyre Here
Undergraduate Student in Midwifery in Toowoomba employer: Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service
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