Staff development nurse/midwife

Notice: WA Health has transitioned to a new online recruitment system, Corporate Recruitment Advertising Management System (CRAMS), which has replaced the previous system, Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS). If this is your first application using this new platform, an account will be automatically registered for you as you submit your first application. This platform, and your user account, is separate to the retired RAMS platform, and therefore requires different login details.

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Location: Various Statewide Locations

Unit/Division: WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Central Office

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual

WACountry Health Service – Staff Development Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Pool

This is a recruitment pool for permanent, fixed term, and casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

• Are you passionate about nursing and/or midwifery education?
• Do you want to enhance your skills by working in unique and dynamic clinical environments?
• Do you enjoy being encouraged to innovate and bring your ideas for nurturing growth in our dynamic workforce to life?
• Do you want to experience life in regional and remote Western Australia with access to experiences that cannot be seen elsewhere?
• Do you want to see first‐hand what it is to be part of a vibrant community that feels like a home away from home or maybe your new home?

WA Country Health Service is seeking both experienced and developing staff development nurses and midwives to work in Western Australia (WA) in remote or regional locations, as well as Perth based positions. For SDN's these opportunities expand across newly qualified nursing, transition to specialty programs, postgraduate opportunities, along with the support of mandatory training and professional development opportunities. Opportunities are available for SDN in specialty areas such as, but not limited to, perioperative, emergency nursing, chemotherapy/cancer services, palliative care, aged care, and regularly unique opportunities open up to meet changing service needs and new initiatives roll out. WACHS also has a unique virtual SDN service running from the WACHS Command Centre supported by emergency nursing SDNs if you are a passionate educator we can match you with an innovative service seeking to grow their staffing capability to ensure our country patients can get the care they need close to home.

Opportunities are available for direct entry Midwives to apply to become a WACHS Staff Development Midwife working across the continuum of care in maternity services regionally or Perth based. These opportunities expand across newly qualified midwifery programs, postgraduate opportunities, along with the support of mandatory training and professional development opportunities. Regularly unique opportunities also open to meet changing service needs and new initiatives roll out.

Regional WACHS Opportunities

Our regional services span across 2.5 million square kilometres and seven regions. If you are a current employee at a site or have a preference, please outline it in your cover letter. WA Country Health Service - Our Regions.

Central Office WACHS-State Health Operations Centre

SDN/M are based in Perth WA and are responsible for developing and coordinating education across operational divisions. WA Country Health Service - Command Centre.

Joining one of our regional teams in WA offers a unique chance to accumulate a rich and varied experience that goes beyond clinical skills and knowledge, and all whilst immersing yourself in the diverse beauty of our great state. Experience thrilling adventures such as swimming with whale sharks, witnessing breathtaking sunsets over the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean, climbing ancient gorges, exploring secluded islands, panning for gold, or walking through majestic, pristine forests teeming with flora and fauna unique to WA.

Employee Benefits

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Generous regional allowances
• Subsidised accommodation
• Applicants that secure permanent or fixed term contracts for 12 months or longer are eligible to apply for $10,000 relocation incentives
• Return airfares to region
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Mechanisms to support cultural awareness, training, and support

Important Information

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of a satisfactory Pre‐Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66Z of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

For Further SDN Job‐Related Information

We encourage you to contact Michelle Macdonald – Mobile: 0417 327843.

For Further SDM Job‐Related Information

We encourage you to contact Sian Skillcorn – Mobile: 0484 505528.

If you experienced difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Open‐Ended Recruitment Pool

This is an "open‐ended" recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/10/2027.

How do you apply?

Apply online by clicking the 'apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page and provide:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position (maximum 2 pages). Please outline a site/region preference.
• A detailed current resume/CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 30 October 2026 4:00 pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.