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 environment 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 solid 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 $***** - $***** p.h., *****% employer superannuation contribution, and 17.5% leave loading.
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Additional Benefits
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Reimbursed relocation fees up to $****.
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Temporary accommodation – 6 weeks.
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Ongoing career 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
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Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR).
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Applications close: Sunday, 30 August ****
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📌 Registered Midwife (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Rockhampton