The North West Maternity Service (NWMS) delivers comprehensive maternity care across North West Regional Hospital, Mersey Community Hospital, and community outreach services.

Team

The role is based in our Outpatients Maternity Service, covering antenatal care and postnatal care in the community across multiple facilities.

Ideal Candidate

- Women-centred approach to midwifery care
- Foster collaboration and teamwork
- Committed to excellence in practice
- Embrace and contribute to a learning culture

Role

These positions offer an opportunity to demonstrate strong clinical acumen and influence a team of health professionals.

Responsibilities

- Provide advice, care, and support to women during pregnancy, birth, and postnatal period including newborn care
- Show initiative, adapt to change, and respond promptly
- Remain resilient and calm under pressure
- Strengthen health outcomes through protected, quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care in partnership with women, families, and other health professionals

Appointment Details

- Multiple permanent full‐time and part‐time positions, day worker, up to 76 hours per fortnight (hours negotiable)
- Commencing as soon as possible; selection process may be used to fill similar vacancies for up to twelve months from date of publication

Salary

$80,524 to $109,175 per annum (pro rata). 12% superannuation contribution on top. Salary range follows Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Benefits





- Salary package including living expenses up to $9,010 and meal entertainment up to $2,650 per FBT year + other eligible benefits
- Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000 for overseas appointees and $10,000 for interstate appointees
- Professional development and accelerated pathways
- A range of leave entitlements (study leave, professional development support)
- Fitness Passport: 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania, $14.50 per week per person (family $28.05)
- Carer Accredited Employer status providing support to employees with caring responsibilities (Carer Recognition Act 2023)

Eligibility

- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife
- Working with Children Registration

Application Materials

- Statement of Duties: Generic Registered Nurse - Midwife G3-4 (May 2024)
- Applicant Guide: Department of Health – Applicant Guide September 2024

How to Apply

Apply online. Complete a 1‐2 page application detailing experience, skills, and knowledge related to the Statement of Duties. Only agencies specifically contracted are invited to submit applicants.

Contact Person

Name: Miriam Symons
Position: Midwifery Unit Manager
Phone: (03) 6478 5180

E‐mail: [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Midwife (600069) (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Darwin