Job Description

n
- Paid Parental Leave
n

n

About us

n

The Women and Newborn Unit provides comprehensive, woman and family-centred care across maternity, gynaecology, midwifery and newborn services. Supporting women across Gladstone and surrounding communities, the service is committed to safe, sustainable and evidence-based care that respects each woman's individual needs, culture and circumstances. With care delivered by skilled and qualified health professionals across a range of settings, the focus is on making quality maternity care accessible and close to home for local families.

n

About the role

n

n
- Deliver woman-centred, evidence-based midwifery care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period, including care of newborns and infants.
n
- Take professional responsibility for caseloads and births while working closely with medical, allied health and midwifery teams to ensure safe, high-quality and culturally responsive care.
n
- Apply evidence-based practice, clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement principles to deliver safe, reliable and effective care.
n
- Use excellent communication, interpersonal and consultation skills to work in partnership with women, families, colleagues and other stakeholders.
n
- Demonstrate growing clinical autonomy and judgement while actively participating in professional development, self-appraisal, teamwork and service improvement.
n

n

About you

n

n
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife and annual practising certificate,



with the knowledge and skills to practise safely and professionally.
n
- Understand and apply quality, safety, risk management and clinical governance principles in everyday practice.
n
- Provide comprehensive midwifery care in partnership with women, families and multidisciplinary teams, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and positive health outcomes.
n
- Build respectful, qualified relationships and confidently provide health education and support that is sensitive to individual needs, culture and health literacy.
n

n

What we offer

n

Total remuneration value of up to $171,401 p.a. (Includes 35% caseload allowance) is comprised of:

n

n
- An hourly rate between $59.77 - $76.67 p.h. (includes 35% caseload allowance)
n
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
n
- 17.5% leave loading
n

n

Additional Benefits

n

n
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
n
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
n
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
n
- Paid Parental Leave
n
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
n
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
n
- Fitness Passport
n

n

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

n

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.

n

Applications close: Sunday, 6 September 2026

n

#Gladstone #Maternity

n

Further information

n

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

n

#J-18808-Ljbffr

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