Job no: 506280
Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Clinical Nursing/Midwifery

About the role

The Mater Mothers' Hospital currently has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Midwife to work within our Public Postnatal unit.

We currently have permanent and maximum-term opportunities available in a part-time or full-time capacity.

The successful applicant will provide clinical midwifery leadership and management on a day-to-day basis and deliver evidence-based care to women ranging from the care of normal, low risk women through to complex obstetric and medical care requiring an extensive multidisciplinary approach.

Mater Mothers' Hospital is a leader in the provision of high-quality maternity and newborn services for the people of Queensland. Providing exceptional care and support of women and their families, Mater Mothers' Hospitals offer integrated services covering obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, and maternal fetal medicine. Care is delivered in accordance with best practice standards and in a highly collaborative setting.

As a Clinical Midwife, you will be responsible for practicing with advanced clinical competence in the provision of quality and cost-effective care in consultation with other members of the health care team. This includes providing support and direction to other staff while role modelling and promoting professional standards of practice and conduct.

Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards, you will be responsible for:

- Actively contributing towards the Quality, Safety and Work, Health and Safety processes in the clinical area




- Supporting the Midwifery Unit Manager in implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
- Provide clinical guidance, leadershipand education to members of the clinical team in order to ensure consistentand collaborative implementation of improvement activities
- Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
- Demonstrating advanced clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care
- Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth

About you

You are an experience Registered Midwife or Clinical Midwife. To be successful in your application for this position it is essential that you have:

- Current Midwifery registration with AHPRA
- Significant post-graduate midwifery experience
- Advanced clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of nursing/midwifery practice
- Effective communication and clinical problem-solving skills to maximise patient care within the multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of health care and midwifery practice, and to continuing professional development of self and others.
- Willingness to commit to and role model the Mater values

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that requires someone who is enthusiastic, able to show initiative and work well in a team.



The ideal candidate for the position will be approachable with a mature and confident attitude.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and career development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Applications close Tuesday the 25th ofAugust 2026.

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

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📌 Clinical Midwife - Public Postnatal (Queensland)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Queensland