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Registered midwife - midwifery group of practice - continuity of care - $20k incentive offered [...] (cooma)

NSW Health
Midwife
Posted: 3 October
Offer description

Overview

Employment Type: Permanent Fulltime

Location: Cooma

Position Classification: Registered Midwife

Remuneration: $72,152.53 – $101,299.48 per annum (29% loading in addition to the base rate)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ

Applications Close: 1 October 2025

Interview Information: Interviews to be scheduled within 10 days of closing date

Midwifery Sign-on Bonus: A lump sum sign-on bonus of up to $20,000* for 2nd year midwives and above moving from work in an NSW MM1 and MM2 location, or midwives moving from interstate. Commencement is required by 30 September 2025.

About Our Service: Our Maternity team is a passionate, team-oriented group of midwives committed to providing high-quality, woman-centred care for women and their families. We are proud to offer evidence-based care that promotes improved health outcomes and positive experiences. We support midwives at any level of experience to grow and thrive in their careers. In our team your skills are recognised, your development is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

Cooma Maternity Unit experiences approximately 140-150 births a year, with 2 birthing rooms and 3 postnatal rooms. There is a part-time Clinical Midwifery Educator to support the team with ongoing education and professional development opportunities. We pride ourselves on being a strong and supportive team and would love to welcome you on board.

Support for

- Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
- Working within SNSWLHD
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
- Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Where we are

Cooma, located in the heart of the Snowy Monaro region of southern New South Wales, is a vibrant regional hub of approximately 6,700 residents, offering an exceptional lifestyle for health professionals seeking balance, nature, and community. Just over an hour’s drive to ski resorts and the South Coast beaches, Cooma offers a rare opportunity to enjoy both snow and surf within a day. The town is known for its friendly atmosphere, affordable housing, and easy access to essential services, schools, and recreation, and is considered the gateway to the Snowy Mountains. Jindabyne is 45 minutes away, an alpine town on Lake Jindabyne with year-round adventure tourism. The broader Snowy Monaro region features national parks, heritage trails, farmers\' markets, and a growing food and wine scene. For a Registered Midwife, relocating to Cooma means joining a close-knit, supportive health team while enjoying an enviable and affordable lifestyle in one of NSW\'s most naturally stunning and diverse areas.

What You\'ll Be Doing

Within the Framework of the Core Values of SNSW LHD, the Midwife will provide clinical care to women accessing the Continuity of Midwifery Care service. The Midwife will provide full-scope midwifery care in a collaborative multidisciplinary team, with practice knowledge to support women throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. You will deliver evidence-based, woman-centred care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team, and provide support and supervision for less experienced clinicians to achieve people-focused quality care.

Selection Criteria

- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Midwife.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and problem-solving skills in midwifery care.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and ability to influence others within a professional and ethical framework that reflects the values of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within an overall team environment with commitment to ongoing professional development of self and others.
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical research, quality improvement and procedure development and implementation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation related to the position.
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills as well as computer literacy.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to drive/travel as required, including long-distance driving and overnight stays.

Information for Applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Stepping Up website supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. This is a Category A position. Applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to fostering a child-safe environment and upholding the NSW Health Child Safe Standards. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences. If you require accommodations, contact us during the recruitment process.

To be eligible for permanent employment, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ passport.

For role related queries, contact Janelle Mellis on or

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📌 Registered Midwife - Midwifery Group of Practice - Continuity of Care - $20k Incentive Offered [...]
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Cooma

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