At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional care to women and infants in a supportive maternity unit.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Orange Health Service, known for its quality maternity services.
- Benefits: Earn competitive pay with incentives, plus support for relocation and professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a welcoming community and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rural health while working in a dynamic and caring environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered midwife with a passion for quality service and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 74817 - 114771 $ per year.
Employment Type: Temporary Full time & Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa; $41.23 - $57.88 (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Western NSW LHD Incentives (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours).
Location: Orange, NSW
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Applications Close: 6 Oct 2026 – 11:59pm
About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available in the outstanding Level 4 Maternity service in Orange Health Service, birthing 1100 babies a year. Orange Women’s and Infants Unit offers a broad range of maternity services including antenatal care, GP shared care, private Obstetrics, Midwifery Group Practice, Community Midwifery Program. Childbirth education classes are offered as well as having a high-risk obstetric clinic and visiting foetal maternal specialist for complex pregnancies. The service is a referral site from our maternity services in Parkes, Forbes, Cowra and Condobolin.
You will be part of a high functioning, low turnover, young, vibrant and collegial team who are very supportive of each other. With a focus on service quality, and well recognised by senior management, this unit receives consistently good results from accreditation.
Your role will be well supported by a Clinical Midwife Specialist Team Leader, and with close support from our district’s Clinical Midwife Educator and Clinical Midwife Consultants.
We are looking for a caring and skilled midwife who thrives on variety and delivering a quality service. In line with our core values, you will be open, transparent, and able to ask for assistance when you need it.
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Danielle Syme, Midwifery Unit Manager on 02 6369 2*** or at *************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
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