- Join one of NSW's largest and busiest maternity services
- Gain hands-on experience alongside expert midwives
- Support women and families through every stage of care

Help deliver safe, compassionate maternity care while building your clinical skills in a fast-paced hospital workplace.

Employment Type: Casual Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing

Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.04 per hour

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

At Westmead Hospital, you'll join a highly regarded maternity service committed to delivering exceptional care to women, babies and families from diverse communities across Western Sydney. Working within a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while contributing to positive patient experiences and outcomes.

Why join us?

- Work alongside experienced Midwives, Nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Be part of a leading tertiary referral hospital with contemporary maternity services
- Gain valuable hands-on clinical experience in a supportive learning environment
- Contribute to person-centred care that makes a meaningful difference every day
- Thrive in a culture that values teamwork, respect, diversity and continuous improvement

What You'll Be Doing As an Assistant in Midwifery, you will work under the guidance and direction of Registered Midwives and Nurses to provide safe, compassionate and high-quality care to women and their babies. You will play an important role in supporting patients' wellbeing, comfort and recovery while contributing to the smooth operation of the maternity service.





Key Responsibilities Include

- Assisting patients with personal care, mobility and communication needs to support daily functioning
- Providing care within your scope of practice under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Midwives
- Maintaining accurate and timely patient documentation to support secure and effective care
- Assisting with clinical procedures, equipment preparation and routine technical support activities
- Collaborating effectively with patients, carers and the healthcare team to achieve positive health outcomes

Join us and make a real difference Bring your passion for patient-centred care and be part of a team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women, babies and families. Apply today and discover how a career with NSW Health can help you grow, belong and make an impact in your community. Together, we can deliver exceptional care, create healthier futures and build a rewarding career.

How To Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

- Current enrolment in a Bachelor of Midwifery (second year or thereafter)




- Demonstrated clinical work experience in midwifery or clinical placement experience.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative.
- Evidence of citizenship or permanent residency.

Requisition ID: REQ695146 Applications Close: 17 November 2026

Need more information?

- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Dounia Abdallah on 0419 701 933.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Stepping

Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for current staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for casual employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

📌 Assistant in Midwifery (Sydney)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney