Job Description
Requisition Number: REQ638089
Employment Type: Permanent Part-time
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: Up to 20
Applications Close: 27 February 2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Leeton
NSW Health Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award Annualised Salary Agreement. In addition to the base rate, a 29% loading is payable in lieu of payments in the Award for work on afternoon and night shifts, weekends, public holidays, on call, annual leave loading and uniform and laundry allowances.
Do you bring compassion, clinical excellence, and commitment to every shift?
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is our region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll deliver meaningful care across diverse settings, with access to career development opportunities, advanced technology, and comprehensive employee benefits.
About the Opportunity
Leeton MGP comprises a small group of midwives dedicated to supporting women with low-risk pregnancies. As a continuity of care model, the MGP midwives provide specialist and personalised perinatal care. Women with a complicated medical history and pregnancy are referred to Griffith Base Hospital or Wagga Hospital as a collaborative approach in providing shared specialist perinatal care.
As a group practice midwife, you will work in partnership with women in providing woman-centred care, support and advice during pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period. Early discharge home following birth is encouraged where postnatal care will be provided during home visits. Home visits are offered to all women booked at Leeton regardless of the birthing hospital.
Working across a seven-day roster, the midwives work autonomously and collaboratively as a team. A typical day in the role of a Leeton MGP midwife encompasses on-call, ANC, home visits and the coordination of complex care presentations in addition to birthing care.
As the Registered Midwife, you will:
Deliver person-centred, evidence-based nursing/midwifery care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Midwife.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
A commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and continuous professional development.
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Amy Thorn via Amy.Thorn@health.nsw.gov.au, if you have any questions about this role.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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