Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) or Temporary Part Time (Minimum 16 hours per week) up to May 2027

Position Classification: Registered Midwife

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + annual leave loading

Location:Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ704759

Are you a midwife who wants to keep your skills sharp across the whole continuum of care?

At Canterbury Hospital, our midwives rotate between Waratah, our 22-bed antenatal and postnatal ward, and our Birthing Unit. You’ll support women and families from pregnancy through birth and into the early days of parenthood, with the support you need to work confidently in both areas.

About our maternity service

Waratah and the Birthing Unit sit side by side, alongside our Special Care Nursery. That makes it easy to work closely together across every stage of a family’s journey. Rotating between the ward and birthing means variety in your day-to-day work and a well-rounded skill set. You’ll also get to know the women you care for at different points in their journey.

Canterbury is an exciting place to be right now. With major investment committed to upgraded maternity and Special Care Nursery facilities, this is a great time to join and help shape the future of our service.

Our community

Canterbury Hospital serves one of Sydney’s most culturally diverse communities, including many families from multicultural, refugee and migrant backgrounds. Every day you’ll provide woman-centred care that is culturally safe, respectful and responsive to each family’s needs. For many of our midwives, this is one of the most rewarding parts of working here.

Career progression

There are clear pathways from midwife to Clinical Midwife Specialist, Clinical Midwife Educator, Clinical Midwife Consultant and Midwifery Unit Manager. Our managers are always happy to talk through your goals and the next steps to get there.

New starters

You’ll receive an orientation to Waratah and the Birthing Unit, SLHD policies, clinical practices and team processes. Experienced midwives will guide you while you settle in and build your confidence. We’re never shy to ask questions here, so get the questions started!

Our team

We’re a supportive, welcoming team that values teamwork, open communication and mutual respect. Midwives who have worked across many hospitals in NSW tell us this is one of the best teams they’ve worked with. We work closely with obstetricians, paediatric staff, our Special Care Nursery team and allied health, including social work and physiotherapy, to achieve the best outcomes for women, babies and families. When time allows, we connect through informal catch-ups, celebrations and morning teas.

Shifts and flexibility

Our shifts include:

• AM: 0700–1530
• Cross-over/Day Stay: 0900–1730
• PM: 1330–2200
• Night: 2130–0730
• Full-time and part-time contracts can be tailored to suit your lifestyle before you start.

Who would love it here?

A midwife who is passionate about woman-centred care and enjoys variety across antenatal, birthing and postnatal care. You’ll fit right in if you value communication, compassion and collaboration. We welcome midwives who are eager to learn, adaptable, supportive of their colleagues and committed to safe, respectful and individualised care.

For more information, view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Current midwifery registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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For enquiries, please contact Esraa Lababidi via email at [email protected]

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!

Applications Close: 19 November 2026

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