Be an advocate for vulnerable women and their families in our community - become part of the Family Care Team Employment Type Permanent Full and Part Time, Temporary Full and Part Time opportunities available

Position Classification Registered Midwife

Remuneration $41.22 - $57.88 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week Up to 38

Requisition ID REQ692942

Location John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Country

Closing Monday, 5th October 2026.

About The Service The Family Care Midwifery Team provides continuity of antenatal and postnatal care to pregnant people living with psychosocial vulnerabilities. You will support families from early pregnancy until 4–6 weeks post birth, working collaboratively to provide trauma-informed, respectful, and culturally safe care.

This is a small, supportive team of midwives committed to delivering high-quality care to vulnerable families. You will work closely with a range of services including obstetrics, drug and alcohol services, social work, mental health teams, and other allied health professionals. The team culture is collaborative, flexible, and focused on providing compassionate, safe, and client-centred care.

About The Role As a member of the Family Care Midwifery Team, you will provide continuity of care for vulnerable families, including both antenatal and postnatal care. Your day-to-day activities may include:

Providing care to women and newborns in hospital and community settings

Attending case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings

Making appropriate referrals to enhance client care

Collaborating with allied health, social work, and mental health teams

Managing the diverse and unpredictable needs of families within a continuity of care model





You will be supported by a team of experienced midwives and will have access to monthly clinical supervision and ongoing education opportunities to develop your skills. Flexibility, strong time management, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others are essential for success in this role.

About You You are a compassionate and adaptable midwife committed to working with vulnerable families. You bring a trauma-informed approach and are able to engage respectfully and safely with people experiencing complex psychosocial challenges.

Key Skills And Attributes Include

High-level verbal and written communication skills

Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care

Ability to provide culturally safe and trauma-informed care

Flexibility, time management, and strong organisational skills

Willingness to engage in difficult conversations with clients exhibiting challenging behaviours

Recency of midwifery practice is essential

You are collaborative, proactive, and committed to improving the experience of vulnerable families through continuity of care.

Benefits At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:





Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Proximity to shopping and other services

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Information For Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: 3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A position Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe setting that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of ch

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