Embrace a rewarding career as a Registered Midwife at John Hunter Hospital, where you'll coordinate comprehensive midwifery care across high-risk antenatal, birth suite, and postnatal services, all while benefiting from flexible 12-hour shifts, continuous support, and the chance to collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in women’s health. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time, Casual Position Classification: Registered Midwife Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 Per Hour 11.5% Super Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ525113 The role: We are currently seeking a registered midwife to coordinate midwifery care in collaboration with registered nurses, student midwives, assistants in midwifery, and a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that care is delivered in partnership with women and their families. This is a unique opportunity to rotate across various areas of maternity, including high-risk antenatal, antenatal clinic, birth suite, and postnatal services, allowing you to develop and maintain your skills across the continuum of care. If you have a specialised interest in a particular area of midwifery, we encourage you to apply. We welcome midwives with dual registration in midwifery and nursing to explore opportunities in our gynaecology unit, supporting women's health. Our collegial team of midwives prides itself on maintaining one of the highest standards in NSW health, ensuring that all staff feel well supported across maternity services. Shifts are organised on a 7-day roster with flexible options, including 12-hour shifts for enhanced work-life balance. At John Hunter Hospital, we provide continuous support through our clinical leads available 24/7, alongside face-to-face education and orientation days tailored for all staff. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely to deliver the highest quality care, treating each other with respect and valuing the wealth of knowledge and experience each member brings to the table. As the largest employer in the region, we encourage innovation and the challenging of existing methods to benefit our patients, upholding the principles of excellence—every patient, every time. Join us for Fun Scrub Fridays and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of women and their families. Apply today Where you'll be working: John Hunter Hospital Maternity Services is one of the largest level 6 tertiary hospitals in NSW offering services to women requiring a higher level of care across the district. John Hunter Hospital is located in the Newcastle area, just 20 minutes away from local beaches and cafes. The NSW Government has committed $835 million to redevelop the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospital. The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct project will deliver an innovative and integrated precinct with industry-leading facilities. The project will work in collaboration with health, education, and research partners to meet the current and future needs of the greater Newcastle, Hunter New England, and Northern NSW regions. Our recruitment process: Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is a targeted recruitment process for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. Benefits: Gain diverse experience by rotating through various areas of maternity services. Enjoy a balanced work-life routine with a 7-day roster offering a variety of shifts, including the option for 12-hour shifts in selected areas. A supportive environment with 24/7 access to clinical leads ensures continuous support for midwives in all aspects of maternity services. ADO's each month (for full-time employees). 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees). Salary packaging options. Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members. Requirements: Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA. This position is for you if: You are positive, friendly, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and can work as part of a team. You are passionate about women-centred care and thrive on making a positive difference to women, their families, and babies throughout the pregnancy journey. You respond appropriately and effectively to challenging situations and show a commitment to support colleagues and patients. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. For role-related queries or questions contact Wendy Tsang on Wendy.Tsanghealth.nsw.gov.au. Information for Applicants: This role is accepting overseas candidates with AHPRA and ANMAC assessment for ANZSCO code 254111 Midwife. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. The minimum hours per week for part-time staff is 16 hours per week. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 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. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via nswhealthsalarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn AboriginalEmployment