Job title: Community Midwife
Company: Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation
Location: Broken Hill, New South Wales
Salary: Earn up to $133,979 gross per annum plus superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience
Key points
o Opportunity to make a difference in regional communities
o Working M-F, 8.30AM – 5.00PM - 5 weeks AL + additional Leave over Christmas
o 6 Monthly Incentives + Temp accommodation + Relocation assistance
Summary: Work in partnership with GPs and Aboriginal Health Practitioners to provide care that is equitable, safe, woman-centred, informed and evidence-based.
TO APPLY - visit and follow the prompts.
About Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation
Maari Ma Health is an Aboriginal community-controlled regional health service that has been providing a quality service to the Aboriginal people of far western New South Wales for more than 30 years and employs approx. 140 people within the region.
About the role
The Community Midwife provides care that is equitable, safe, woman-centred, informed and evidence-based. The midwife acknowledges that women are the decision-makers in their care and maternity care should reflect their individual needs.
The midwife works in partnership with GP's and Aboriginal Health Practitioners to implement the NSW Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Strategy integrated within the Child & Family Health Service.
The position manages a cohort of pregnant and post natal women in Broken Hill, and collaborates with the 2nd midwife to provide midwifery care in Wilcannia. Weekly travel and overnight stays in Wilcannia will be required at times.
Incentives for this position
· Retention Bonus
Receive $10,000 per year for two years, paid in instalments at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months of full-time service. (Taxable and paid via payroll.)
· Relocation Assistance
Need to move for the role? We'll provide support to help you relocate to Broken Hill smoothly and confidently.
· Temporary Accommodation
Get settled with up to 8 weeks of accommodation provided upon your arrival.
· Home Travel Allowance
Stay connected with your loved ones – receive a $600 travel allowance every 6 months, for up to 2 years. (Taxable and paid via payroll.)
Outcomes of the Role
The Midwife:
• works in partnership with the woman
• upholds each woman's right to free and informed choice and consent throughout the pregnancy and childbirth experience
• collates and documents comprehensive assessments of the woman and/or baby's health and wellbeing.
• Midwifery care is planned in collaboration with the woman, the GP Obstetrician and Broken Hill Health Service Midwives and Obstetricians where necessary.
To be successful you will need:
· Current unrestricted registration with Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Midwife (no restrictions/conditions).
· Minimum of three years' midwifery experience, preferably in a community-based role.
· Currently possess or able to obtain within 3 months of commencing employment, authorisation as an immunisation provider in New South Wales.
· Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of social determinants of health issues affecting Aboriginal people.
· Ability to work in a way that fosters mutual respect in a cross-cultural environment.
· Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of primary health care and how they relate to maternal and infant health in relation to Aboriginal children, women and families.
· Ability to work effectively in a community based setting with women, parents, carers, families and other service providers, and ability to respond effectively to clients who may be challenging to engage.
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment.
· Computing skills relevant to the position and competent in the use of information and communication technology including Microsoft Word, email and internet applications and client databases.
· Desirable – Experience working with Aboriginal clients and communities.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: When position is filled
TO DISCUSS the role please contact Lavinia Henderson, Executive Manager Child and Family Services on or email
TO APPLY OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION - If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you Simply click on "Working with us" page of our website. and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.
Please view our website and see the Strategic Plan, Chronic Disease Strategy and Annual Report at
Maari Ma offers a great range of benefits
· Annual salary up to $133,979 gross per annum plus superannuation, CNS or CNC depending on qualifications and experience.
· Working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm only, no shift, weekend or on call.
· weeks Annual Leave
· Paid accrued days off (up to 12 per year)
· Christmas Closure including additional paid leave to cover the period (4 days)
· Generous Salary Packaging, standard up to $15,900 per year. Plus, access to Salary Packaging Novated Leasing, Meal Entertainment and Accommodation card and Remote Area Benefits to increase the standard amount you can salary package – full benefits go to the employee.
· Supported advanced education and training and excellent personal development opportunities
· Onsite parking, uniform, and further allowances.
· Flexible leave accrual
· Public holidays off
· Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increases.
· Access to use our accredited health care service for you and your family (conditions apply)
The Location – Broken Hill, NSW
We are proud to live and work on Paakintji country.
Broken Hill, the Oasis of the Outback is a vibrant regional city full of history, culture, and community. This unique town is a living time capsule where rich Aboriginal heritage and culture blends with a thriving modern art scene — all set against a dramatic outback landscape of red earth, big skies, and endless horizons.
Broken Hill is ideal for individuals, couples, and families alike, with access to quality childcare, primary and secondary schools, and TAFE education. The town also offers a warm and welcoming community, affordable living, and a relaxed pace of life.
On your doorstep, you'll find spectacular national parks, culturally significant sites, lush rivers and lakes, native wildlife, and iconic outback towns waiting to be explored.
Getting here is easy – Broken Hill Airport is serviced by Qantas and Rex, with daily flights to and from Sydney and Adelaide. Prefer to drive? Adelaide is just a 5-hour road trip away.
All Maari Ma Health employees are required to:
· have a cleared NSW Working with Children Check.
· undertake a National Police Check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily stop you from being employed. We will talk with you about it privately.
Maari Ma Health is a Child Safe Organisation and has a smoke free workplace policy and immunisation policy.
Maari Ma acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land in which we live, and we pay our respect to their Elders both past and present and emerging.