Registered Midwife Level 1- CMCS

Registered Midwife Level 1- CMCS  (

Job Number : 02OEA)

Description

Employment Type :   Part Time, Temporary 12 months with possibility of extension and / or permanency

Classification :  Registered Midwife Level 1 (LP6841, 602893)

Salary :   $81,181 – $106,712 (Plus 12% Super)

Location :   North Canberra Hospital

Section :   Maternity – Continuity of Midwifery Care Services

Closing Date : 24th October 2025

What can we offer you :

City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.

Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here :  Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role :

The Women and Children Division within North Canberra Hospital provides Maternity, Neonatal & Gynaecology services to women and their families in the ACT. These services include antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care; gynaecology care; neonatal special care nursery support and domiciliary care. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team including a midwifery and nursing team, medical staff, and allied health.

This position is for Transition to Practice midwives in their first 2-3 years of practice who wish to work in a model that provides continuity of midwifery care and to work in their full scope of practice. The midwife will have knowledge in midwifery practice and demonstrate ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

The midwife will have access to a mentor, clinical education resources and support from other more experienced midwifery staff. They will have a reduced clinical load (75% caseload) to allow for their learning needs. They will work within a small team and be on call for labour and birth during their allocated set days (8 days per fortnight).

The midwife will take responsibility for their own professional development goals in collaboration with their Clinical Midwife Consultant (CMC).

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the  Position Description .

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to :

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply :

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role.

• Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together

Our   Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact   Sheree Barr Sheree.barr@act.gov.au .

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A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.

This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and / or permanency.

Job

:  Registered Nurses & Midwives

Salary Range

:  81,181.00 - 106,712.00

Closing Date

:  24 / Oct / 2025, 12 : 59 : 00 PM