Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 16 August, *******:55 PM
Sunday 16 August, *******:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4
$80,524 to $109,175 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, part-time
Region:
North
Location:
LGH Charles Street, Launceston
Shape the future of maternity care in Northern Tasmania.
Join the Launceston General Hospital Maternity Group Practice and provide woman-centred care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal journey.
Work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team, build meaningful relationships with women and families, and enjoy opportunities for professional growth, career advancement and continuity of care in both hospital and community settings.
Registered Midwife working in Midwifery Group Practice (MGP)
The Team
The Maternity Unit, Launceston General Hospital:
Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is the major referral hospital in Northern Tasmania.
As a Registered Midwife you will be part of the team that delivers approximately 1,600 newborn babies each year.
With a 6 bed Labour Ward, 30 bed Maternity and 9 bed Special Care Unit your work will be fast paced and very rewarding.
Opportunities for career advancement and access to professional development.
The Role
This position isn't just another job in another hospital – it can be your chance to demonstrate your strong clinical acumen, and influence and foster an enthusiastic team of health professionals.
You will:
Join a group of clinicians with diverse skills and a common culture of protected patient and staff care.
Provide advice, care, and support to women during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period including care of the newborn.
Work as part of a small team providing continuity of care to women during their pregnancy, birth and postnatal period in both the hospital and community setting.
Working as a day worker with on call under the Caseload Midwifery Agreement with 35% loading.
Show initiative, being adaptable and able to respond and adjust easily to change.
Be resilient, persevering to achieve your goals in the face of obstacles and remaining calm and in control under pressure.
In MGP we have a strong woman centred approach where maternal wishes are valued and when these are outside hospital guidelines, respectful collaboration between caregivers occurs to achieve optimal outcomes.
The backing of the medical team and using a collaborative approach.
We are also fortunate to be supported by Antenatal Clinic and core staff in Pregnancy Assessment Clinic, Birth Suite and Post natal ward.
This position offers a more autonomous and potentially higher-rewarding career path for midwives.




Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Multiple fixed term part time, day worker positions, working up to 64 hpf, commencing from 6September **** to the 4September ****.
Working as a day worker with on call under the Caseload Midwifery Agreement with 35% loading.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
$80,524 to $109,175 per annum (Pro rata).
Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwifery (Tasmania State Service) Agreement ****.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
Professional development and accelerated pathways.
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
(Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act ****).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife
Current Working with Children Registration
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program,



selection process and application guidance.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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(Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act ****).
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This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4
$80,524 to $109,175 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, part-time
Region:
North
Location:
LGH Charles Street, Launceston
Shape the future of maternity care in Northern Tasmania.
Join the Launceston General Hospital Maternity Group Practice and provide woman-centred care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal journey.
Work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team, build meaningful relationships with women and families, and enjoy opportunities for professional growth, career advancement and continuity of care in both hospital and community settings.
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4
$80,524 to $109,175 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, part-time
Region:
North
Location:
LGH Charles Street, Launceston
Shape the future of maternity care in Northern Tasmania.
Join the Launceston General Hospital Maternity Group Practice and provide woman-centred care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal journey.
Work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team, build meaningful relationships with women and families, and enjoy opportunities for professional growth, career advancement and continuity of care in both hospital and community settings.
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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