Registered Midwife

Job Description:

The whole world needs you
With your passion for patient-centred care and clinical expertise you can be a midwife anywhere
Work where it matters at the Tasmanian Department of Health

Tasmania is a place of stunning natural beauty in every direction, from mountains to the sea. Where the difference lies in the small and special life experiences. You will replace your long commute with the pursuit of your passions and discover new ones in a place where people still make eye contact and look out for one another.

At work, you’ll collaborate with a team of like-minded professionals who take a values-driven approach to work in partnership with women, their families and significant others at such an important time of their lives. You’ll genuinely make a difference to where you live and work.

Our midwives work in all models of care, and you will be able to broaden your professional experience in providing advice, care and support to women in our community during pregnancy, birth and postnatal period.

You’ll champion a child safe culture, contribute to a strong team approach, and put pregnant and new mum’s, babies and their support network first. You will also have the opportunity to work with emerging mid-wives and share your knowledge. What is more important than that?

The role:

The Registered Midwife:

• Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care in partnership with women, their families and other health professionals.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Multiple, permanent, full time/part time, shift-worker (fully rotational) positions working up 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $78,179 - $105,995 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455 - $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Other Benefits:

• Clinical skill development in midwifery practice
• Excellent leave benefits
• Culture and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport
• Access to further professional development through tertiary partnerships

Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife

2. Current Working with Children Registration

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Registered Midwife (Statewide) G3-4 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.pdf
• Generic Registered Midwife (Statewide) G3-4 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

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Our Commitment:

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that we do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

For more information, please contact

Kristy Newett
Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) Maternity Services
0437 804 624
[email protected]

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.