The Royal Children's Hospital

Midwife - Birth Suites and Pregnancy Assessment Centre

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  South Brisbane, AU (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

At Mater Mothers' Hospital, Queensland's largest maternity service, you'll have the opportunity to care for women and families during some of life's most significant moments while working alongside some of Australia's most experienced and respected maternity professionals.

We're seeking experienced Registered Midwives to join our Birth Suites and Pregnancy Assessment Centre (PAC) team. Multiple permanent and fixed-term opportunities are available in both full-time and part-time capacities.

Whether you're passionate about supporting physiological birth, managing complex obstetric presentations, or further developing your clinical expertise within a tertiary maternity service, this is an opportunity to take your midwifery career to the next level.

Mater Mothers' Hospital is recognised nationally for excellence in maternity care and welcomes thousands of babies into the world each year.

Our Pregnancy Assessment Centre provides expert assessment and triage for women requiring urgent maternity care, while our Birth Suite team delivers exceptional care across low-risk and complex pregnancies.

Together, these services offer a unique opportunity for midwives seeking variety, professional growth and the chance to practice across a broad scope of midwifery care.

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + access to many staff benefits! 

As a Registered Midwife, you will:

  • Deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-based midwifery care
  • Support women and their families throughout pregnancy, labour and birth
  • Assess, prioritise and coordinate care within the Pregnancy Assessment Centre
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible outcomes
  • Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement
  • Actively support women-centred and family-focused care

About you

We're looking for passionate midwives who are committed to delivering exceptional care and who thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

To be successful, you will have:

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife with no restrictions
  • Minimum two years post-registration midwifery experience
  • Recent experience in Birth Suite, PAC, maternity or birthing services
  • Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
  • A commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice
  • A genuine passion for supporting women and families through their maternity journey

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

  • Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
  • Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
  • Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!
  • Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
  • Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
  • Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
  • A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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