Build your midwifery career in Rockhampton, where professional opportunity meets a great regional lifestyle. Join a multidisciplinary maternity team delivering specialist care to women and families across Central Queensland, while developing experience in waterbirth, maternity triage, postnatal home visiting, rural and remote care and more.
With investment in clinical education and career pathways, you’ll be supported to grow and explore opportunities including Midwifery Group Practice. Outside work, enjoy affordable living, short commutes, 300+ days of sunshine and easy access to beaches, islands and national parks.

Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Midwifery
Classification Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RK6I692728
Closing date 03-Jan-2027
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Dates and Hours neg
Contact person Catherine Martin
Contact details 0436 935 833
Access the

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is the major referral hospital for Central Queensland, providing maternity care to women and families from Rockhampton and communities across the region, including women requiring more complex care.

A CSCF level 4 maternity service, the unit has 18 beds, five private birthing suites and a neonatal nursery to offer care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. The service includes Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) to support continuity of care and enable midwives to build strong, ongoing connections with women and families.

The maternity team also works closely with Gumma Gundoo, the local First Nations maternity service, to provide culturally appropriate care and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families.

About the role:

As a Registered Midwife at Rockhampton Hospital, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary maternity team delivering safe, high-quality care through a regional referral service supporting women and families from across Central Queensland. You'll have opportunities to broaden your clinical experience and develop skills across waterbirth, maternity triage, postnatal home visiting, rural and remote care, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander maternity care.

Whether you're an experienced midwife looking for your next challenge, interested in moving into Midwifery Group Practice, or wanting to build the skills and confidence for a long career in midwifery, you'll be supported to learn,



develop and contribute.

Central Queensland Health is investing in the future of its midwifery workforce, including additional clinical facilitator positions to strengthen learning, career pathways and ongoing professional development. Working in Rockhampton, you'll make a meaningful difference by helping women and families access specialist maternity care closer to home.

About you:

You are a compassionate and motivated midwife with the clinical knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, high-quality maternity care. You'll bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and confidently support the delegation and supervision of Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing.

You are committed to evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and developing your capability throughout your midwifery career. Current registration as a Registered Midwife or Registered Nurse with AHPRA and a current practising certificate are mandatory. The ability to work to full scope of midwifery practice will be highly regarded, with dual Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife registration preferred.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $128,480 p.a. is comprised of:

- An hourly rate between $44.27 - $56.76 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

- Successful applicants may be eligible for relocation/accommodation temporary support – conditions apply
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Versatile 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
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692728

Applications close: Sunday, 3 January 2027

#CentralQueensland #rockhampton

Further information

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

Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Job search

- Order by
- Keyword

Please use * for wildcard searches. * Search exact phrase

Check to search for the exact phrase. Uncheck to return jobs that contain any of the keywords. * Location

Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options * Occupational group

Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options * Salary (yearly) Leave blank if you are searching for casual jobs

- Minimum
- Maximum
- Total Remuneration Only used for Senior Medical or Executive positions
- Minimum
- Maximum
- Department or organisation
- Position status

Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options * Position type

Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options * Classification

Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options * Date advertised

Refine your search

Location:

Occupational group:

Keywords: (optional)

Log in

Username:

Password:

( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomlogin.JobSeekerToolBoxAction?in_organId=14904∈_send_pwd_button=Send%20Password )

Need help? Contact us

If you have any questions about your account or accessing this website, please .

If you wish to view or update applications submitted for Queensland Health roles, please log in on the site.

Inclusion and diversity

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and , including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

Graduate portal

This recruitment portal is your gateway to a wide range of graduate program positions on offer in the Queensland Government.

📌 Registered Midwife & Registered Nurse (Talent Pool) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton