Registered Midwife – MGP – Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Employment Type:Temporary Part Time (28.09.2626 - 07.02.2028)
Position Classification:Registered Midwife
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 ph.
Hours Per Week:32
Requisition ID:REQ695983
Applications Close:8th October 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing

This position works within a high quality Midwifery Continuity of Care Maternity Service at Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH) in the Caseload Midwifery Group Practice (MGP).
Applicants will provide care to an annual caseload of 35 and up to 37 women per year, working 1 FTE.
Applicants must be prepared to work within a team of MGP Midwives, under flexible work hours and as part of an on call roster.
Applicants will work closely alongside the Midwifery Antenatal and Postnatal Service (MAPS) and Continuity Base Team (CBT) allowing the three teams to achieve a ‘whole of service’ integration of Midwifery Continuity of Care at PMBH.

About You

You are a Registered Midwife with current Authority to Practice through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and demonstrate a high level of clinical competence across the full continuum of maternity care. Your skills and experience encompass antenatal, labour, birth and postnatal care, as well as lactation support and infant feeding, delivered in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency Standards for the Midwife (2018).

You are committed to the provision of women-centred care and have a genuine passion for Midwifery Continuity of Care,



recognising the value of building therapeutic relationships and supporting women and their families throughout their maternity journey. Your practice reflects a strong commitment to evidence-based care, advocacy, and the delivery of safe, compassionate and culturally appropriate services.

You possess excellent time management and organisational skills, enabling you to effectively manage a diverse workload within a dynamic midwifery group practice model. You are flexible and able to work at 1.0 FTE across varying hours to meet the needs of women, families and the service.

Your well-developed communication and interpersonal skills allow you to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams while fostering positive relationships with women, families and colleagues. You demonstrate sound problem-solving abilities, conflict resolution skills and the capacity to make informed decisions in complex clinical situations. In addition, you have solid computer literacy and keyboard skills, supporting accurate documentation and efficient use of electronic health systems.

You consistently exercise sound judgement, professionalism and discretion when managing confidential and sensitive information. You are also willing and able to utilise your own insured private vehicle and hold a current valid driver's licence,



enabling you to meet the operational requirements of a Midwifery Continuity of Care model and provide accessible, responsive care to women across the community.
Diversity and Inclusion liesat the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au .

This is a Category A position.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. Theseawards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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📌 Registered Midwife – MGP – Port Macquarie Base Hospital
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Port Macquarie