Part-Time (3 days per week) | Opportunity to work Full-Time by combining with Registered Midwife shifts

Shape the next generation of midwives while making a lasting impact on women and families

Are you an experienced and passionate Midwife Educator looking for an opportunity to influence clinical excellence, support emerging midwives, and be part of a leading maternity service?

Norwest Private Hospital is seeking an exceptional Midwife Educator to join our Women's Health team. This unique role offers the flexibility of a part-time educator position (3 days per week), with the option to work additional shifts as a Registered Midwife to create a full-time opportunity.

This is more than a teaching role. It is an opportunity to inspire, mentor and develop future midwives while helping drive best-practice care for women, babies and their families.

Why Norwest Private Hospital?

As one of Sydney's leading private hospitals, Norwest Private Hospital is recognised for delivering exceptional patient-centred care and outstanding maternity services.

Located in Sydney's thriving north-west corridor, our 277-bed hospital combines advanced technology, innovative models of care and a strong commitment to professional development. Operated by Healthscope, we are proud to provide comprehensive maternity services in a supportive and collaborative setting where our people can thrive.

Our Women's Health Service includes:

- 43-bed postnatal, antenatal and gynaecology ward
- 7 modern birthing suites
- 7-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery
- Dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in maternal and neonatal care

We believe great outcomes begin with great people, and we invest heavily in education, development and career progression.

About the Role

As Midwife Educator - Postnatal Unit, you will play a vital leadership role in fostering a culture of continuous learning, evidence-based practice and clinical excellence.

Working closely with the Midwife Unit Manager, Midwife Educator - Birth Unit, and the wider Education and Quality teams,



you will lead educational initiatives that support clinicians at all stages of their professional journey.

You will have the opportunity to:

- Mentor and support graduate, novice and experienced midwives
- Influence and promote evidence-based postnatal care
- Coordinate and facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery student placements
- Design, implement and evaluate innovative educational programs
- Support competency development, clinical skills training and professional growth
- Partner with leaders to drive quality improvement initiatives
- Contribute to policy development and the ongoing advancement of maternity services

This position also provides the opportunity to act as a clinical expert and trusted advisor, supporting excellence in patient care while helping shape the future of the midwifery profession.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide hands-on clinical education and support to postnatal midwives, graduate midwives and students
- Coordinate and facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery placements
- Support orientation and onboarding programs for new staff
- Develop, deliver and evaluate education programs and competency assessments
- Promote contemporary, evidence-based midwifery practice
- Support mandatory training compliance and professional development activities
- Contribute to policy review, development and implementation
- Collaborate with the broader Norwest Education Team on hospital-wide education and quality initiatives

About You

You are a clinically accomplished midwife who is passionate about education, mentorship and developing others. You bring a collaborative approach, strong leadership capability and a commitment to improving outcomes for women, babies and families.

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife
- Minimum 8 years' senior midwifery experience, including at least 5 years in a Postnatal Unit
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (TAE)
- Master's degree in Education
- Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring and supporting students and novice clinicians
- Strong precept

📌 Midwifery Educator (Sydney)
🏢 Healthscope Hospitals
📍 Sydney