Join Our Team as a Student Midwife – Build Your Future with Us
We are seeking passionate, proactive Student Midwives who are eager to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact on women and families in our care.
What We Offer:
* A supportive and inclusive team committed to woman-centred care
* Hands-on learning opportunities across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, community and midwifery group practice.
* Exposure to both low- and high-risk maternity care environments
* Access to experienced midwives, educators, and mentors
* A structured pathway into ongoing employment
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Our Preference:
* It is preferred that you apply for the Postgraduate Midwifery Program through Charles Sturt University (CSU) prior to the commencement of your employment contract.
Your Future with Us:
Upon successful completion of the postgraduate program, you will become a valued member of our midwifery team, with the opportunity to work across:
* Antenatal Clinics
* Inpatient Maternity Services; inclusive of Special Care Nursery
* Extended Care Midwifery (home visits and postnatal community support)
* Midwifery Group Practice
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The Team:
The North West Maternity Services (NWMS) is primarily located at the North West Regional Hospital, with satellite and community-based services delivered across Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), King Island District Hospital, Smithton District Hospital and West Coast District Hospital. Our service covers the full scope of maternity care including antenatal clinics, parenting education classes, pregnancy and postnatal assessment services, a 4-bed birthing suite, 20 bed inpatient ward, 8 bed special care nursery and extended care midwifery services for women when they discharge home after birth. We also offer women dedicated lactation services as well as connections through our allied health colleagues for social work, women's health physio and diabetes services and perinatal mental health.
Details of appointment:
Multiple fixed term, part time, shift worker positions, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 18 January 2026 until 20 March 2027.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary:$78,179 to $105,995 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
* Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Salary Packaging:
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
* Confirmation of enrolment in a midwifery course accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
* Current Working with Children Registration
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
* Registered Nurse - Student Midwife G3-4 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx
Application Guide:
* Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Sam Salter
Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) - Maternity Unit; Maternity Services
Phone:(03) 6493 6353
Email:sam.salter@ths.tas.gov.au
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