* Shape future midwifery practice in a high-performing maternity unit.
* Lead bedside education and elevate patient outcomes.
* Champion cutting-edge, evidence-based maternity care that transforms outcomes.
Lead, mentor and build midwifery capability while delivering expert clinical education in a dynamic maternity setting.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Educator
Remuneration: $112,977.04 - $116,639.98 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join the Women’s and Newborn Delivery Suite at Westmead Hospital, a diverse and fast-paced environment committed to excellence in maternity care. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team focused on delivering safe, high-quality outcomes for women and their families.
* Work within a progressive, patient-centred maternity service.
* Collaborate with experienced midwives, educators and clinical leaders.
* Thrive in a culture that values learning, innovation and continuous improvement.
* Access opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
* Contribute to a service that reflects the diversity of the local community.
On site we have:
* On-site childcare, cafés, access to an abundant public transport network.
* Staff well-being programs, gym access, and green open spaces.
* Ongoing training and development in a research-led setting.
* Stable Public Sector role – fringe benefits such as: salary packaging, meal and entertainment, family fitness passport!
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Midwife Educator, you will deliver and evaluate education that supports safe, high-quality care and workforce capability across Women’s and Newborn care.
In this role, you will lead and deliver clinical education initiatives that strengthen capability, support best practice and enhance patient outcomes across the unit.
Part of your responsibilities include:
* Designing and delivering targeted education programs aligned to clinical standards.
* Mentoring and supporting midwives to achieve and maintain clinical competency.
* Facilitating bedside teaching using advanced clinical knowledge and communication skills.
* Partnering with leaders and clinical experts to plan and evaluate education strategies.
* Driving quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Ready to Apply?
Be part of something meaningful and help shape the future of maternity care in Western Sydney.
Join NSW Health and enjoy a career that offers purpose, growth and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.
Essential Criteria:
* Current Registration as an Registered Nurse/ Midwife with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* A Clinical Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse/Midwife appointed to a position classified as such and who holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer.
Selection Criteria:
* Demonstrated extensive clinical experience and post registration qualification in the relevant speciality.
* Demonstrated ability to design, implement and evaluate clinical education at the ward or unit level, and provide support and guidance to ensure an appropriately skilled and qualified nursing and midwifery workforce, working within appropriate models of care.
* Demonstrated effective and high level communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolutions skills in addition to proven ability to motivate and engage people in the clinical setting.
* Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement whilst ensuring currency of practice in the relevant specialty.
* Demonstrated ability and commitment to collaborative and integrated multidisciplinary teamwork, aimed at building and strengthening partnerships with consumers and key stakeholders to provide best practice service delivery.
* Strong commitment to the on-going development/enhancement of nursing practice within a patient centred, multi-disciplinary clinical environment.
Requisition ID: REQ631413
Applications Close: 30 April 2026
Need more information?
* Discover more about the application process.
* Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
* Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
* For inquiries about the role, contact Natalie Wearne on
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable
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Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)
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