Registered Midwife

The whole world needs you
With your passion for patient-centred care and clinical expertise you can be a midwife anywhere
Work where it matters at the Tasmanian Department of Health

Tasmania is a place of stunning natural beauty in every direction, from mountains to the sea.  Where the difference lies in the small and special life experiences.  You will replace your long commute with the pursuit of your passions and discover new ones in a place where people still make eye contact and look out for one another.

At work, you’ll collaborate with a team of like-minded professionals who take a values-driven approach to work in partnership with women, their families and significant others at such an important time of their lives.  You’ll genuinely make a difference to where you live and work.

Our midwives work in all models of care, and you will be able to broaden your professional experience in providing advice, care and support to women in our community during pregnancy, birth and postnatal period.

You’ll champion a child safe culture, contribute to a strong team approach, and put pregnant and new mum’s, babies and their support network first.   You will also have the opportunity to work with emerging mid-wives and share your knowledge.  What is more important than that?

The role:

The Registered Midwife:

• Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care in partnership with women, their families and other health professionals.

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

Details of Appointment

Multiple, permanent, full time/part time, shift-worker (fully rotational) positions working up 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $78,179 - $105,995 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

• Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455 - $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: 

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Other Benefits:

• Clinical skill development in midwifery practice
• Excellent leave benefits
• Culture and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport
• Access to further professional development through tertiary partnerships

Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife

2. Current Working with Children Registration

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate stat