Registered Midwife - Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ672577
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (up to 38 hours per week) N/A
Remuneration: $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 per Annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Applications close: 12/07/2026
Contact: Hazel Simeon - Acting Midwifery Manager - Women's Health and Paediatrics on | (02) 9616 8260 | [email protected] |
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Working within the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) program at Fairfield Hospital, you will deliver true continuity of care to women across pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. As part of this established and highly regarded model, you will be allocated an annual caseload of women and supported by a dedicated team of midwifery colleagues, providing 24-hour care within a structured on-call roster. This is a maternity leave cover, which is a perfect opportunity to experience care within an MGP model.
This autonomous and professionally rewarding role enables you to manage your own workload and time while building meaningful, beneficial relationships with the women in your care. You will lead and coordinate comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal midwifery services, undertaking assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Your practice will promote collaborative, equitable and woman-centred care, empowering women to achieve their individual pregnancy and birth goals.
Focused on each woman's unique needs, expectations, and aspirations, you will practice at an advanced midwifery level to deliver exceptional clinical outcomes for women and their families. You will be supported within a dynamic tertiary environment by a Clinical Midwife Consultant and the Midwifery Unit Manager -Models of Care, and benefit from strong collaboration across South Western Sydney Local Health District.
Our district and service is recognised for its innovative approaches to models of care and commitment to excellence in maternity services. We are committed to investing in your professional growth, with extensive opportunities for ongoing education and career development to further advance your midwifery expertise. Flexible work practices may be available.
Are You the Right Fit?
Success in this position comes from bringing a thoughtful combination of clinical expertise, sound judgement and personal qualities that support safe, compassionate and collaborative midwifery practice, as reflected in the attributes outlined below.
Specific Skills & Qualifications/Role requirements
- Registration with AHPRA
- Availability and capacity to work and participate in an on-call, (24 hour per day/7 day per week, 52 week/year coverage) roster across the continuum of care that includes pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period as specified in the NSW Pilot Annualised Salary agreement.
- Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
- Minimum 1 year of clinical practice as a registered midwife within the last year. Demonstrated experience in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with midwifery and multidisciplinary team members and apply professional and ethical boundaries.
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Engagement in professional development and team meetings as required.
Professional qualities and attributes
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuity of care and the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) philosophy.
- Builds trusting, respectful and culturally responsive relationships with women and families.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail in clinical documentation, care planning and follow-through.
- Practices active listening and communicates with empathy, clarity and professionalism.
- Confident working autonomously while remaining collaborative and team oriented.
- Adaptable, resilient and able to prioritise effectively in a dynamic clinical environment.
- Committed to reflective practice, continuous learning and evidence-based care.
- Advocates for woman-centred, equitable and trauma-informed care.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Do you have current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Please attach a copy of your AHPRA registration in your application
- Registered Midwife with a minimum of 12 months Midwifery post registration experience and availability to work and participate in an on-call roster across the continuum of care that includes pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period as specified in the Pilot Annualised Salary Agreement.
- Demonstrates commitment to professional development, including evidence informed practice and the acquisition and retention of comprehensive Midwifery skills (to be completed within 12 months of commencement).
- Demonstrated competency for midwifery practice related to antenatal care, labour and birth, postnatal care, lactation and infant feeding in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council competency standards for midwives.
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements, and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Midwifery Group Practice.
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Do you have a current Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2)? if you hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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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
Additional Information
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Temporary Positions
Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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