Registered Midwife - Transition to Practice (520723)
* Australia, Tas
* Mar 27, 2025
About Tasmania Government
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
The Team:
The North West Maternity Services (NWMS) is primarily located at the North West Regional Hospital, with satellite and community-based services delivered across multiple hospitals. Our service covers the full scope of maternity care including antenatal clinics, parenting education classes, pregnancy and postnatal assessment services, a 4-bed birthing suite, 20 bed inpatient ward, 8 bed special care nursery and extended care midwifery services for women after birth.
The Role:
We are expanding our team and are seeking passionate Registered Midwives to help us deliver high-quality, women-centered maternity services. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your midwifery career with the North West Maternity Service Transition to Practice Midwifery Program (TtPMP), where you will receive the support and training needed to thrive in your profession.
If you are committed to providing exceptional care and want to grow in a dynamic, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
The North West Maternity Service invites applications from midwives who:
* Are passionate about caring for women
* Work harmoniously within a team
* Enjoy the challenge of personal and professional development
We welcome applications from postgraduate registered nurse/midwives, direct entry registered midwives and dual degree (registered midwives/registered nurses).
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from May 2025.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Salary: $78,179 to $104,995 pro rata, per annum, with an 11.5% superannuation contribution on top of this amount.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – access to fitness facilities across Tasmania.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
* Current Working with Children Registration.
Desirable criteria include:
* Less than six months experience as a registered midwife.
* Less than two years since completion of Registered Midwife qualifications.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse communities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr