The Maternity Unit, Launceston General Hospital:
The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is the major referral hospital in Northern Tasmania.
As a Registered Midwife you will be part of the team that delivers approximately 1,600 newborn babies each year. With a 6 bed Labour Ward, 30 bed Maternity and 9 bed Special Care Unit your work will be fast paced and very rewarding.
Opportunities for career advancement and access to professional development.
This position isn’t just another job in another hospital – it can be your chance to demonstrate your strong clinical acumen, and influence and foster an enthusiastic team of health professionals.
You will:
In MGP we have a strong woman centred approach where maternal wishes are valued and when these are outside hospital guidelines, respectful collaboration between caregivers occurs to achieve optimal outcomes. The backing of the medical team and using a collaborative approach. We are also fortunate to be supported by Antenatal Clinic and core staff in Pregnancy Assessment Clinic, Birth Suite and Post natal ward. This position offers a more autonomous and potentially higher-rewarding career path for midwives.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Multiple fixed term part time, day worker positions, working up to 64 hpf, commencing from 6 September 2026 to the 4 September 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.
$80,524 to $109,175 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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:
Application Guide:
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
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Kylie Burns
Maternity Unit Manager
Phone: 0438 217 705
Email: kylie.burns@ths.tas.gov.au
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