Registered Midwife - Wagga Wagga (Incentives Offered)

*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Make a meaningful difference at one of regional NSW’s largest maternity services, supporting women and families through every stage of their pregnancy and birth journey. Join a dedicated and collaborative team in Wagga Wagga, where you’ll deliver high-quality, woman-centred care while enjoying a rewarding lifestyle and attractive incentives.

Requisition Number: REQ699187
Employment Type: Temporary Full - Time/Part - Time and Casual opportunities available
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: Up to 38
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Wagga Wagga

About the role

Join our supportive maternity team in Wagga Wagga and provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. Working in partnership with women, families and multidisciplinary teams, you will play a vital role in delivering positive health outcomes and exceptional maternity care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive midwifery care, including assessment, care planning, education, monitoring and evaluation of outcomes.
• Provide safe, responsive care during pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period, escalating and coordinating care when required.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with women, families and multidisciplinary teams to support informed decision-making and quality care.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through clinical audits, evidence-based practice, professional development and mentoring of students and colleagues.

Our benefits:

Financial

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• Relocation Considerations
• Incentives; This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Generous leave options including long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience and balance

What We’re Looking For:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Midwife.
• A strong commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based, woman-centred care across the maternity journey.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with women, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to think critically, adapt to changing environments and respond effectively to complex clinical situations.
• A commitment to continuous learning, professional development and delivering high-quality maternity services in a rural health setting

More information:
 1) Download the Position Description
 2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Dophy Eldhose, Acting Workforce Nursing Manager on [email protected], or for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 30 October 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.