* Make an impact on maternal health outcomes in WSLHD.
* Provide woman-centred, culturally safe maternity care for Aboriginal families.
* Support seamless care from pregnancy to family services.
Deliver compassionate, culturally safe maternity care for Aboriginal families, supporting health, access, and community connection in WSLHD.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 07/09/2026)
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $ $51.08 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Aboriginal Health Hub Mount Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The AMIHS Midwife is responsible for the provision of evidence based and woman-centred maternity care to Aboriginal women, and women having an Aboriginal baby, and their partners and families.
The AMIHS midwife provides high quality care that is underpinned by the 10 principles for primary maternity care to residents of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). The AMIHS midwife will work in collaboration with the AMIHS Team – Midwife, Aboriginal Health Practitioner & Aboriginal Health Worker; and other Aboriginal Health staff including the New Directions Aboriginal Mothers and Babies Program. The position will also be expected to work collaboratively with antenatal and maternity services across WSLHD.
AMIHS aims to improve access to maternal health services for pregnant Aboriginal women or women having an Aboriginal baby. The AMIHS midwife will provide clinical, cultural, educational and psychological support as well as enhancing the seamless transition to child and family health services and to other agencies as required. Community engagement and community development are also key components of the model. AMIHS is based at the Aboriginal Health Hub on the grounds of Mt Druitt Hospital and reports operationally through Integrated & Community Health.
WSLHD encourages applications from candidates with strong Aboriginal cultural knowledge and/or connections to Aboriginal community.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
* Registration: Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) as a Registered Midwife (Division 1).
* Evidence of Diversity claim if applicable (state which category): Aboriginal and / Or Torres Strait Islander.
Selection Criteria:
* In this role, being a woman is also a genuine occupational qualification as authorised by Section 31 respectively of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
* Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) as a Registered Midwife (Division 1).
* Demonstrated extensive experience and clinical skill as a registered midwife and demonstrated commitment to woman-centred midwifery care and awareness of cultural respect and sensitivity.
* Demonstrated understanding of the AMIHS Program and of broader Aboriginal Health issues including demonstrated understanding the of the unique medical, physical, social and emotional issues in Aboriginal maternal and infant health.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have knowledge of and / or links with the local Aboriginal community.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of continuity of carer/primary health care models of midwifery care in addition to an explicit understanding of strengths-based philosophy.
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team with demonstrated effective teamwork and communication skills and demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
* Current Driver's Licence valid in NSW and willingness to use for work purposes.
Requisition ID: REQ593243
Applications Close: 7th September 2025
Need more information?
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This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position.Please see essential criteria.An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application.If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Being Female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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