At a Glance
- Tasks: Support women and newborns in maternity care while learning from experienced midwives.
- Company: Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service, dedicated to compassionate healthcare.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, professional development funding, and salary packaging.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with endless career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on families during their maternity journey.
- Qualifications: Currently studying an NMBA-approved midwifery qualification.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Undergraduate Student in Midwifery employer: Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service
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Contact Details:
Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service Recruitment Team
