About the role
The Clinical Midwife provides advanced evidence-based midwifery care to women and babies across the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal continuum working autonomously within the healthcare team. The role delivers strong clinical leadership, education and support, guiding staff in complex situations while coordinating high quality, woman-centred care that prioritises individual needs, informed choice and continuity of care.
* Deliver safe, evidence-based, woman-centred midwifery care across all settings, advocating for women, babies, families, and supporting autonomy and culturally responsive practice.
* Provide expert clinical leadership, mentorship, and supervision, guiding complex care, prioritising staff and patient needs, and applying advanced critical thinking to optimise care delivery.
Working with us
* For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,605. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,815… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,210 (pro rata for part time employees).
In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 6 weeks p.a.
* Base salary ranges between $111,198 and $119,072 p.a. (Midwife Grade 6 (Band 1)).
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
* Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
* Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Requirements
* Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences as a Registered Midwife.
* A post graduate qualification or currently enrolled in a post graduate program in a relevant area of study is highly desirable.
* C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
* Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
* This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
* A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
* Unique locations
* Friendly communities
* Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Julie Hurst on
Applications close: Sunday, 01 March 2026.