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Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
Overview
This is a Permanent Birthing Services position, working in a busy Level 6 Tertiary Referral Birthing Unit. The role will include intrapartum care including operative birth, complex antenatal care and immediate postnatal care. Employees are supported to develop advanced clinical skills and are supported by a Clinical Midwifery Educator and Clinical Resource Midwives. The service is supported by a Midwifery Unit Manager 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Provide intrapartum care including operative birth, complex antenatal care and immediate postnatal care in a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Birthing Unit.
- Develop and maintain advanced clinical skills (e.g., venepuncture and cannulation, speculum, perineal repair).
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in ongoing career development.
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications
- Current midwifery registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Ability to work a 7 day rotating roster; options include 12-hour, 8/10-hour rosters.
- Recent Birthing Unit experience.
- Effective interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication within a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of participation in professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and sharing expertise with colleagues.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour + Superannuation
- Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours/week) and Permanent Part Time (minimum 16 hours/week)
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Salary Packaging options and Novated Leasing
- Access to education, coaching, and confidential EAP
- Wellness benefits including influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport, and telehealth resources
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles over the next 18 months. You may be required to provide vaccination evidence in line with NSW Health policy PD2024_015.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
For enquiries, please contact Vivienne Fischer via email at
Application closes: 6 October 2025
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