At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist Midwives in providing compassionate care to women and babies during their maternity journey.
- Company: Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network, a leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, fitness programs, free public transport, and family support services.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of families while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must be a 2nd year or above midwifery student with communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 48500 - 63278 $ per year.
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You:
- Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
- Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia).
- Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
About the role:
As an Assistant in Midwifery, you will work alongside Midwives and/or Registered Nurses to provide safe, compassionate care to women, babies and families throughout their maternity journey. You’ll support clinical and non-clinical care activities, contribute to a positive patient experience, and play an important role within a dedicated multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Key duties of the role:
- Assist Midwives in routine tasks with patients/clients associated with the activities of daily living.
- Set up for nursing procedures, clean equipment, and manage local stock levels.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a physically and culturally safe environment for patients/clients and staff.
- Follow established guidelines, protocols, procedure, standards, and systems.
- Provide person centred care.
Skills and Experience:
- Be enrolled as a student in an undergraduate program in midwifery (2nd year or above).
- Experience, within the boundaries of your education and skill preparation, in the provision of nursing/midwifery care in the healthcare setting.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Understanding the role of the Assistant in Midwifery within the healthcare setting.
Enquiries can be directed to Abbey Stalker, Nurse Manager - WCHN Nursing & Midwifery Casual Pool, Network Operations Centre 8161 8260.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:55pm.
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