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Community Midwife - Tasmania - Permanent
Job Details
- Published
- Location
- Hobart CBD, Tasmania
- Role Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- Negotiable
Midwife
Job Ref: TAS1_1782800898
If you're looking for a meaningful career move and a genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Tasmania offers an excellent health service combined with an enviable lifestyle surrounded by stunning coastlines, mountains, national parks, vibrant local communities, exceptional food and wine, and affordable housing
About the Opportunity
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Registered Midwives
This community-focused role is based within our Outpatient Maternity Service, providing antenatal and postnatal care across hospital, community and outreach settings. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across hospitals and a range of scenic regional outreach locations.
The service provides comprehensive maternity services across Tasmania, supporting women and families through every stage of the maternity journey. Services include:
- Antenatal and postnatal care
- Pregnancy assessment services
- Parenting education programs
- Birthing suite services
- Inpatient maternity care
- Special Care Nursery support
- Extended care midwifery services following discharge
- Lactation and breastfeeding support
- Access to multidisciplinary care including physiotherapy, social work, diabetes services and perinatal mental health support
Key Responsibilities
As a Registered Midwife, you will:
- Provide safe, evidence-based antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
- Support women, families and newborns through all stages of the maternity journey
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health and community teams
- Deliver high-quality care across hospital and community settings
- Contribute to a positive workplace culture that promotes safety, learning and excellence
- Advocate for women and strengthen health outcomes through partnership-based care
Salary & Benefits
- Sponsorship and relocation assistance.
- Salary package from $80,524 to $109,175 per annum (pro rata)
- Plus 12% employer superannuation contribution
- Additional post-graduate qualification allowance of up to 10% where applicable
- Salary packaging benefits including:
- Up to $9,010 for living expenses
- Up to $2,650 meal entertainment benefits annually
- Relocation assistance available:
- Up to $15,000 for eligible overseas candidates
- Up to $10,000 for eligible interstate candidates
- Professional development opportunities and career pathways
- Study leave and professional development support
Essential Requirements
To be considered, applicants must possess:
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
- Current Working with Children Registration (or eligibility to obtain)
