Please note the advert has been updated as at 19/08/2026.
The new Midwifery Annualised Salary Agreement (MASA) agreement for Caseload Midwifery commenced 30 June **** and attracts a 40% annualisation loading for caseload midwives.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed Term appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency, at various hours.
Position Profile:
WACHS is seeking to grow our Midwifery workforce with positions available in Core, Caseload models and limited locations for FIFO opportunities.
Roles in multiple regions.
Fixed Term and Permanent roles available.
These positions require demonstrated leadership qualities and skills – relevant to the SRN role.
Utilising the full scope of your qualifications in the midwifery setting and the ability to prescribe and order diagnostics and be appropriately remunerated for your advanced scope.
Area Profile:
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area.
The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia.
Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
Regions/sites
Kimberley – Kununurra, Broome & Derby
Pilbara – Karratha - Port Hedland
Midwest – Geraldton
Wheatbelt – Northam (Caseload)
Goldfields – Kalgoorlie - Esperance
Southwest - Bunbury - Collie, Bridgetown & Manjimup
Suitability Criteria
Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements.
The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:
Eligible for registration in the category of Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Holds an endorsement for scheduled medicines for midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Demonstrated advanced clinical experience,



knowledge and leadership in midwifery care across the continuum utilising the Australian College of Midwives National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral.
Well-developed clinical problem-solving skills including conceptual and analytical ability.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills including negotiation skills.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislative and health regulating Acts including legislative obligations relating to midwifery practice.
Experience in quality improvement, its practical application in family centred care and its relationship to strategic development.
Demonstrated digital capability across clinical systems which contribute to the provision of quality care.
For Further Job Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Wendy Milne - Midwifery Workforce Manager on ************ or ******
Eligibility to Apply:
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Other Conditions:
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment.
We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
This Vacancy Is Subject To a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For Further Information Please Refer To The WWC Website At
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).




Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position.
An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
This is an extended recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2027.
Employee Benefits:
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of advantages which may include (in line with operational requirements):
12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
Flexible working arrangements
Flexible leave arrangements
Other professional and location based allowances
Selection Criteria:
Please see the attached Job Description Form.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act ****, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.
WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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