Job Description

Joining our maternity ward allows you to practice within a high-performing referral hub while building deep connections with regional and rural families in our care.

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You will work alongside a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that champions clinical excellence, best-practice governance, and the continuous development of its people. Whether you are an experienced practitioner looking for a fulfilling change of pace or a motivated professional eager to expand your regional clinical scope, you will find an setting here that actively supports your career trajectory.

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We recognize that a change of scenery is a big step, which is why we offer tailored relocation assistance to seamlessly connect your professional growth with the vibrant coastal lifestyle waiting for you here.

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About us

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Maternity Services at Rockhampton Hospital stands as the primary birthing hub for Central Queensland, welcoming roughly 1,400 new babies each year. Our comprehensive service includes a 15-bed Antenatal/Postnatal ward, a Maternity Assessment Unit, a 5-bed Birth Suite, and a Level 4 Special Care Nursery. Our connected teams focus on delivering amazing care and fostering healthy communities through strong local partnerships.

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About the role

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- Provide comprehensive, woman-centred midwifery care across the inpatient antenatal and postnatal ward environments.
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- Assess, plan, and implement individualised care delivery in direct partnership with women and their families.
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- Collaborate within an active interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and ensure high safety and quality standards.
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- Support clinical governance by adhering to and reviewing established guidelines, protocols, and database measures.
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- Provide guidance, preceptorship, and mentoring to junior staff, enrolled nurses, and midwifery students.
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About you

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- You hold current registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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- You demonstrate solid midwifery knowledge and clinical skills to confidently assess, plan, and evaluate patient care.
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- You exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills that support effective teamwork, delegation, and clinical supervision.
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- You commit to evidence-based practice and actively participate in continuous clinical safety and quality initiatives.
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- You display the intrinsic motivation to continually progress your competencies along the continuum toward advanced practice.
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What we offer

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- Remuneration up to $127,861 p.a., comprised of an hourly rate between $44.06 - $56.51 p.h., 12.75% employer superannuation contribution, and 17.5% leave loading.
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Additional Benefits

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- Reimbursed relocation fees up to $2000.
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- Temporary accommodation – 6 weeks.
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- Ongoing professional development and education opportunities.
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- Flexible work‐life balance and variety.
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- Generous salary sacrificing options.
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- Paid parental leave.
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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- Discounted private health insurance.
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- Fitness passport.
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

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It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

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How to apply

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- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
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- A cover letter (1‐2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
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- Any additional forms or evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
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For assistance

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- Contact [email protected]
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- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR).
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Applications close: Sunday, 30 August 2026

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📌 Registered Midwife (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton