At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide woman-centred maternity care and support to families in a collaborative team.
- Company: Join a passionate maternity team at Cooma Hospital dedicated to high-quality care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's lives while growing your midwifery skills.
- Qualifications: Current AHPRA registration and recent clinical experience as a Registered Midwife.
The predicted salary is between 57.88 - 57.88 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Permanent Fulltime, Part Time or Temporary Fulltime until 24 May 2027
Location: Cooma
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum or $41.23 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ697913
Applications Close: 9 October 2026
Interview Information: Interviews to be scheduled within 10 days of closing date
Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme: You may be eligible for RHWIS Incentives of up to $10,000.
About Our Service: Our Maternity team is a passionate, collaborative group of midwives committed to providing high-quality, woman-centred care for women and their families. We are proud to offer evidence-based care that promotes improved health outcomes and positive experiences. As a team, we support one another professionally and personally, fostering a positive and flexible work environment. We support midwives at any level of experience to grow and thrive in their careers. In our team, your skills are recognised, your development is supported, and your work truly makes a difference. Cooma Maternity Unit experiences approximately 140-150 births a year, with 2 birthing rooms and 3 postnatal rooms. There is a part-time Clinical Midwifery Educator to support the team with ongoing education and professional development opportunities. We pride ourselves on being a strong and supportive team and would love to welcome you on board.
Support for Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations. A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle.
What you'll be doing: The Registered Midwife using best practice evidence provides women-centered maternity care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team. Provides supervision and support for less experienced clinicians to achieve people-focused quality care.
Selection Criteria: Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife with evidence of recent clinical experience and skills in relation to the position, and a strong commitment to maintaining professional competence. Demonstrated effective professional verbal and written communication within a diverse multidisciplinary team.
Information for applicants: Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
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 for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
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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