Be Part of a Team that Cares – Join Tamworth Hospital’s Maternity Unit and Support Women Through Every Stage of Birth and Beyond

Employment Type: Permanent Full time, Part time and Casual Opportunities Available

Position Classification: Registered Midwife

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ703970

Applications close:Wednesday 9th December 2026

Applications will be reviewed regularly on an ongoing basis

Where you'll be working

Located in the heart of the North West Slopes and Plains of NSW, Gunnedah is a welcoming regional town known for its strong sense of community, relaxed country lifestyle and beautiful surrounding countryside. With a vibrant local community, great amenities, cafes, schools and recreational facilities, Gunnedah offers the perfect balance of country living and convenience. It's a wonderful place to build your career while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of a friendly regional town.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in our brand-new modern unit opened in 2026, with a birthing suite, assessment room and four post-natal beds, joining our small, welcoming team of midwifes.

About the role

This role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to provide maternity care within a regional healthcare setting. You will be rostered as the sole clinician on shift, providing maternity services including antenatal assessments, postnatal follow-up for women discharged early from the referral hospital, and inpatient postnatal care. The role also involves coordinating transfers to the referral hospital when clinically required, with the provision of intrapartum care where safe transfer is not possible. Additional responsibilities include daily maternity unit checks and general housekeeping to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

The position reports directly to the Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM), with opportunities to undertake additional on-call shifts before and after rostered shifts.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and confident Midwife who is passionate about providing safe, compassionate and high-quality maternity care. You will be flexible, reliable and adaptable, with a kind and caring approach and the ability to work efficiently and independently. Strong clinical assessment skills, sound clinical judgement and the confidence to make decisions within your scope of practice are essential. You will be committed to evidence-based practice, follow policies and procedures, and demonstrate the capability to manage the varied demands of a regional maternity service.

Essential requirements

Hold current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

✅ You may qualify for a $20,000 sign-on bonus if you have moved (evidence required) from MM1-2 (metro) location, interstate or internationally to work in our district. If you do not meet this criteria, attraction incentives of up to $10,000 may apply*. Retention incentives of up to$10,000after 12 months of service may also apply. For eligibility criteria and more information: Midwifery sign-on bonus.

✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

✅ Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families

✅ ADO's each month (for full-time employees)

✅ 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)

✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅ Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.

✅ Fitness Passport

✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full and part-time vacancies

4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Therese Mills |[email protected]

Additional Information

* The Midwifery Sign-on Bonus program has been confirmed to continue until 30 June 2029. Applicants will have their eligibility assessed by the RHWIS Team to ensure they meet the applicable criteria. The RHWIS Team will then confirm whether the applicant qualifies for incentives, either through the sign-on bonus or the fortnightly allowance.

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact[email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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