Registered Midwife - Midwifery Group Practice (Incentives Offered)

About this role

Registered Midwife – Midwifery Group Practice - Leeton We’re seeking passionate midwives who are committed to delivering care that’s respectful, evidence-based, and empowering. In this role you will be part of a autonomous midwifery team who provide continuity of care for women, their babies and families in our region throughout their journey. You will be supported by a fellow senior Registered Midwives, Clinical Midwifery Educator and Clinical Midwifery Consultant and welcoming Leeton District Hospital team. What Does the Midwifery Group Practice refer to? Midwifery Group Practice is a continuity of care model where your care is provided by a small team of midwives who are on call for you throughout your pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. You will have a primary midwife who you will see for the majority of your care but will also meet the other midwives in the group along the way. In MGP, we view pregnancy and childbirth as normal, natural life events and provide care that reflects this philosophy. With MGP you are able to choose where you would prefer to give birth, in our Birth Unit Our benefits: Financial: **Incentives Offered: This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme , including an initial sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, and up to $10,000 each year after (incentive value is dependent on full-time equivalent).12% superannuation Salary packaging and novated leasing Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff) Relocation Considerations Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role) Paid maternity and parental leave ( for more information ) Generous leave options like long service and carers leave 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 Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities Position Classification: Registered Midwife Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.89 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours Per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ678484 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. Who we are: We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support. Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) delivers high-quality healthcare services to communities across regional and rural NSW. We are committed to building a skilled, confident and supported mental health workforce that delivers safe, evidence-based and compassionate care. About the role: This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care within a rural health service, supporting a diverse range of patient needs across the care continuum. You will work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team, gaining valuable rural experience while contributing to the health and wellbeing of the local community. Key responsibilities include: • Deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care in line with professional standards, policies and evidence-based practice. Assess, plan and evaluate care in a dynamic rural setting with a broad scope of practice. • Assess patient needs and develop, implement and evaluate plans of care, adapting practice to suit a rural health environment. • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support holistic, community-focused care. • Build strong relationships with patients, families and the local community to support continuity of care. • Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism while supporting service delivery across rural settings, including participation in service requirements as needed. Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level. Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria: • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife • Demonstrated experience or capability to work within a caseload Midwifery Group Practice model, providing continuity of care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period or relevant experience. • Strong skills in delivering women centred, evidence-based midwifery care, including comprehensive assessment, care planning, education and evaluation of outcomes. • Flexibility to participate in an on-call roster, willingness to travel as required, and a commitment to ongoing professional development, quality and safety. • Proven ability to build and maintain therapeutic relationships with women, families and the multidisciplinary team, particularly within a rural health setting. • Current Class C Driver Licence and a paid NSW Working with Children Check More information: 1) Download the Position Description. 2) Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Jane McGauley, Cluster Manager, on Jane.McGauley@health.nsw.gov.au or 0433 985 168 Applications close: 28 August 2026 This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. .