Job Overview & Organization Mission

Join Hunter New England Local Health District as a Registered Midwife delivering woman-centered antenatal, labor, and postnatal care.

Hunter New England Health is seeking a passionate Registered Midwife to join the Maternity & Birthing Unit at John Hunter Hospital, supporting women through pregnancy and childbirth.

As a key member of the team at NSW Health in Newcastle, NSW, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Provide compassionate,: Provide compassionate, evidence-based antenatal assessments and parent education.
• Manage intrapartum: Manage intrapartum labor support, fetal heart rate telemetry (CTG), and normal deliveries.
• Provide emergency: Provide emergency assistance during complex obstetric interventions.
• Deliver dedicated: Deliver dedicated postnatal education, lactation consultation, and neonatal screening.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at NSW Health, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor of Midwifery & AHPRA Registered Midwife.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 2-5 Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Current registration as a Midwife with AHPRA.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical midwifery experience across antenatal and birthing environments.
• Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP) Level 3 certification.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At NSW Health, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$86,000 – AU$104,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Salary range $86,000 – $104,000 + 11.5% super + shift penalty rates.
• Generous public sector family and maternity leave provisions.
• Vibrant coastal city lifestyle with surf beaches and cafes.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: NSW Health

NSW Health manages public hospitals and health services across New South Wales, providing world-class maternity and pediatric care.

NSW Health is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official NSW Health careers gateway.