Overview
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time, Casual
Position Classification:
Registered Midwife
Remuneration:
$36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:
Up to 38
Requisition ID:
REQ
Join the Future of Midwifery at John Hunter Hospital! We're currently seeking Registered Midwives to join our dynamic team. Whether you're a newly registered or an experienced midwife, come and be part of a transformative era in maternity care at John Hunter Hospital, with a new state-of-the-art facility opening in 2026.
Why Join Us
As a leading tertiary centre, diverse opportunities across all family-focused midwifery care, including:
Initial Maternity Assessment and Planning (IMAP) service
Antenatal care & maternal fetal medicine
High-risk pregnancy & early screening services
Birth suite & postnatal care
Home maternity services
Midwifery Group Practice including case load, high risk team and Aboriginal Maternal and Infant health services and caring for vulnerable families
No other facility in our health service offers this breadth of experience and opportunity.
Grow With Us
We pride ourselves on an inclusive, supportive, and empowering team culture, with a focus on staff well-being. Enjoy structured support for skill and professional development, career progression, and the chance to make a real impact in women's health and maternity care.
Where You'll Be Working
The city of Newcastle offers the perfect blend of coastal beauty and vibrant urban life. With stunning beaches nearby, you can enjoy the coast while benefiting from a welcoming lifestyle and city amenities.
Benefits
Gain diverse experience by rotating through various areas of maternity services or specialise in a certain one
Balanced work-life with a 7-day roster and options for 12-hour shifts in selected areas
Supportive environment with 24/7 access to clinical leads for continuous support
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
Salary packaging options
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Requirements
Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA
Need more information?
Position Description
How to apply for this position
Role-related queries
Contact Wendy Tsang at or
Information For Applicants
Hunter Recent England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment and upholding the NSW Health Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people.
This role is accepting overseas candidates with AHPRA and ANMAC assessment for ANZSCO code Midwife.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary vacancies. The minimum hours per week for part-time staff is 16 hours.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria, see the provided resource.
Additional
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 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy.
Salary Packaging
Salary packaging may increase take-home pay and can cover expenses including novated leases, relocation, and HECS/HELP debt. For details, contact SalaryPackagingPLUS at or.
Benefits (continued)
HNELHD employees may be eligible for benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full-time staff, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and additional salary packaging options.
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📌 Registered Midwife
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Newcastle