About the Role
Limelight People are seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Midwives to join a supportive maternity team in Canberra.

This permanent opportunity is ideal for midwives looking to develop their careers while delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care to women and newborns. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting women throughout their maternity journey and contributing to positive outcomes for mothers and babies.

With competitive pay rates, excellent working conditions and a strong focus on professional development, this is an exciting opportunity to build your career in a supportive healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver safe, evidence-based midwifery care in line with clinical standards and organisational policies
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care for women and newborns
- Provide clinical care across labour, birth and postnatal services, as required
- Support women and families throughout their maternity journey
- Promote informed decision-making and positive patient experiences
- Collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, midwives and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
- Adhere to infection prevention, workplace health and safety, and patient safety standards
- Participate in professional development, education and quality improvement initiatives

Advantages & Perks

- Competitive pay rates
- Excellent working conditions
- Training pathways available at all levels
- Education and training support to further develop your clinical skills
- Salary packaging with full fringe benefits tax concessions
- Reimbursement for relocation expenses




- Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression
- Acute ward nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4, with speciality areas included in the rollout under the applicable enterprise agreement

Requirements

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife
- Experience working within a maternity or labour ward environment
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and high-quality patient care
- Strong documentation and organisational skills

Additional Requirements

- Compliance with mandatory staff health screening and immunisation requirements
- Commitment to patient confidentiality, professional conduct and workplace safety
- Ability to work in accordance with organisational policies and clinical governance standards

Desirable

- Experience across labour, birth and postnatal care
- Experience supporting students or mentoring junior colleagues
- Interest in ongoing education and career development
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives

Apply Now Take the next step in your midwifery career with a permanent chance in Canberra, offering competitive pay, relocation support and excellent professional development opportunities.

Submit your application directly to Beca, Permanent Recruitment Specialist at Limelight People : View email address on redirect.jobsurf.com.au

Consultant

Beca Hartson

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Permanent Nursing and Midwifery

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Reference number: 4089187
Profession:Healthcare & MedicalNursing - Midwifery/Neo Natal

Company: Limelight People
Date posted: 28th Oct, 2026

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