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Lead safer maternity care – where it matters most.
We're looking for an experienced Clinical Midwife Consultant (CMC) to take a leadership role in strengthening maternity safety and quality systems within a rural and remote health setting.
This permanent, full-time position offers the chance to drive positive change, support frontline teams, and shape evidence-based, woman-centred care for diverse communities. If you're passionate about patient safety, data-driven improvement, and clinical excellence, we want to hear from you.
Permanent Full-Time
$132,562 – $143,924 p.a. + super + rural incentives
The Position
In this role, you will:
Provide expert leadership in clinical governance, safety, and quality improvement
Ensure alignment of maternity care with endorsed standards, guidelines and best practices
Manage and report on clinical data, incidents, and performance outcomes
Support a positive safety culture and build capacity across midwifery teams
Collaborate across disciplines to improve care delivery and patient experience
What we the role offers:
Base salary: $132,562 – $143,924 p.a.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Rural and remote retention bonuses: $3,500–$10,500
Two return flights p.a. for you and your dependents
5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Support for professional development, study leave and conference attendance
Staff accommodation (if eligible) or rental subsidy of $82.50/week for 17 months
Salary packaging available
What we're looking for
AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife
Relevant tertiary qualification in midwifery
Postgraduate qualification (or enrolled) in a related field (desirable)
Strong experience in clinical leadership and quality systems
Confidence with data analysis, risk reporting, and continuous improvement
Willingness to travel across regional locations as needed
Valid C Class Driver's Licence
This is a VPD risk role. Compliance with vaccination requirements and pre-employment checks (including criminal history) will apply.
About Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.
Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.
To Apply
By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.
To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Nursing Team, at or call us on 1300 444 100.