Registered Midwife – Rural QLD | Short-Term Contract | Sept–Oct
Location: Rural Queensland
Contract Duration: 22 September – 19 October 2025
Agency: Mars Recruitment – Perth
Mars Recruitment is seeking a skilled Registered Midwife (Grade 5) for a short-term contract in a rural maternity unit. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a remote setting, providing essential care across the full maternity spectrum.
About the Role
You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team delivering high-quality care in a 24/7 maternity service. The role includes on-call responsibilities and requires a confident, autonomous practitioner.
- Contract Dates: 22 Sept – 19 Oct 2025
- Hours: Up to 80 hours per fortnight
- Shifts: Rotating 8 and 12-hour shifts (as per roster)
- Breaks: Minimum 8-hour break between shifts
- Accommodation & Travel: Provided or reimbursed (details on application)
- Driver’s Licence: Required
- Criminal History Check: General
Mandatory Experience
- Proven experience in:
- Maternity care
- Advanced neonatal resuscitation
- Ante/postnatal care
- Birth suite
Mandatory Competencies
- BLS certification
- Manual and patient handling
- Infection control
- Aggressive behaviour management
- Mandatory reporting (child protection)
Additional Requirements
Candidates must be willing to undertake:
- Online induction and mandatory training
- Any other training as required by the health service
This role is ideal for midwives who thrive in rural environments and are confident managing a broad scope of maternity care independently.