Provide dedicated and coordinated midwifery care to vulnerable women and their babies with complex psychosocial needs, supporting improved perinatal outcomes and continuity of care up to six weeks postpartum.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Midwifery Navigator to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

- Provide coordinated care across hospital and community settings, liaising with government and non-government organisations
- Contribute to established pathways that enhance support and collaboration across the pregnancy and birth continuum
- Deliver trauma-informed midwifery care, particularly for women with court-ordered interventions

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Driver Licence
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading

Salary

- Permanent Part Time (53.2 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $70.92 - $77.00 per hour

About Us





Millerri-Nyumbarlian Midwifery Navigator Service provides dedicated and coordinated Midwifery care to pregnant women with serious mental health conditions; women with alcohol and/ or drug dependence and women living with significant domestic violence.

Many women accessing this service have support from the Child Protection Unit and Child Safety Services (CSS). The Midwife Navigator provides coordinated care to the most vulnerable women who often have the highest psychosocial risk. The care continues for women and babies up to 6-weeks postpartum. The key objective of the service is to improve perinatal outcomes for the Gold Coast community's most vulnerable women and their babies.

About Gold Coast Health

- Nationally and internationally recognised location for cutting-edge medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 27 August 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

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Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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