At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide holistic midwifery care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families.
- Company: Join Sydney Local Health District, a leader in innovative healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, extra public holidays, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible full-time and part-time roles available with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in maternal health for Aboriginal communities.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered midwife of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
The predicted salary is between 57.88 - 57.88 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time (minimum 32 hours per week)
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 29% loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ698831
Would you like to become part of a committed team, always striving to deliver excellence in the health sector?
About Us: Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest-growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. It fosters innovation, values its people, and supports ongoing professional growth. Every day, our staff make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. Come build an exciting and rewarding career with us!
Where you will be based: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), established in 1882, is one of Australia’s most respected hospitals with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national, and international communities. As a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare, RPAH offers world-class facilities and services. Our dedicated, innovative, and caring staff are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
About the Role: The Midwifery Group Practice Midwife will aim to expand the options for maternal health services for pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women having an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander baby. The MGP midwife will provide clinical, cultural, educational and psychological support as well as enhancing the seamless transition to child and family health nursing and to other services or agencies as required. The MGP midwife will also have the opportunity to work with women who are not Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, when there is space within their caseload.
- Demonstrate a broad range of midwifery skills and knowledge to provide and coordinate woman-centred, evidence-informed, high quality, midwifery care (consistent with NSW and SLHD policies, procedures and standards) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and women having an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander baby, and their partners and families across the continuum of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal/newborn period.
- Availability and capacity to work and participate in an on-call, (24 hour per day/7 day per week) roster across the continuum of care that includes pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period as specified in the Pilot Annualised Salary agreement.
- Promotes understanding and respect of Aboriginal philosophies of health and wellbeing as holistic concepts and ensure knowledge, values and beliefs are at the core of the delivery of care.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 Licence Acceptable) and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
This is an Aboriginal identified position, and the applicant must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (pursuant to section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
Benefits and Perks:
- Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance.
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health: This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004). SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Applications Close: 1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
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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