About us:
Rockhampton Hospital's Maternity Service is the main birthing hub for Central Queensland, supporting approximately 1,400 births each year. Our Level 4 service provides care across antenatal, birth and postnatal services, including a 15-bed Antenatal/Postnatal Ward, five-bed Birth Suite, Special Care Nursery and Midwifery Group Practice. You'll join a multidisciplinary team committed to providing protected, individualised and woman-centred care to women, babies and families across Central Queensland.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is completing a Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery to develop their midwifery practice in a supportive clinical workplace. Working under the guidance of Registered Midwives, you'll gain experience across the Maternity Unit while continuing to practise as a Registered Nurse, building your clinical capability, professional judgement and autonomy as you progress towards becoming a Registered Midwife.
About you:
We're looking for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about building a career in midwifery and committed to providing safe, evidence-based and woman-centred care. You'll bring sound clinical skills, a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to build respectful and therapeutic relationships with women and their families.



* You'll hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and be completing postgraduate studies in a Diploma of Midwifery. What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $108,193 p.a. is comprised of: * An hourly rate between $44.27 - $59.79 p.h. * 12.75% employer superannuation contribution * 17.5% leave loading Additional Benefits: * Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities * Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety * Generous Salary Sacrificing Options * Paid Parental Leave * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Discounted Private Health Insurance * Fitness Passport Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
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.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following: * Your current CV or resume, including referees. * 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. * Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description. For assistance: * * Contact [email protected] * Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6H690258 Applications close: Sunday, 30 August 2026
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