Job Description

Join our supportive Midwifery Group Practice team in North West Tasmania, where you'll provide exceptional care to women and families throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journey. This permanent position offers the flexibility you need to maintain work life balance while making a meaningful difference in your community.

As a Registered Midwife with our Hospitals, you'll work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver continuity of care models that put women at the centre of their birthing experience. Our group practice approach ensures you're never working alone while maintaining the autonomy that makes midwifery so rewarding.

What You'll Do:

• Provide comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care
• Support women making informed choices about their birth experience
• Collaborate with obstetricians, GPs, and allied health professionals
• Mentor junior staff and students in clinical practice
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development

What We're Looking For

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Midwife
• Experience in midwifery practice across the continuum of care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to woman-centered care and evidence-based practice
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Choose Us:

• We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements that recognise the importance of work- life integration. Our team values diversity, inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive professionally.
• Located in beautiful North West Tasmania, you'll have access to stunning coastlines, national parks, and vibrant communities while building a fulfilling career in midwifery.
• Ready to join a team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth?

Details of appointment:

• Multiple permanent full time and part time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us. *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.

Salary & Benefits
$80,524 – $109,175 per annum (pro rata) + 12% super (Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023).
Progression to Grade 4 ($102,439 – $109,175) available upon successful application.

Additional benefits may include:

• Postgraduate qualification allowance up to 10%
• Salary packaging: up to $9,010 living expenses + $2,650 meal entertainment per FBT year
• Relocation assistance up to $15,000 (overseas) or $10,000 (interstate)
• Professional development and accelerated career pathways
• Flexible leave options, including study leave
• Fitness Passport access across Tasmania
• Accredited Carer-Friendly Employer

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

• Current Working with Children Registration

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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:

• 522900 Registered Midwife - Midwifery Group Practice G3-4 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

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.

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Miriam Symons
Position: Midwifery Unit Manager
North West Maternity Services - Outpatient Services
Phone number: 0459 801 456
Email address: miriam.symons@ths.tas.gov.au

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