Registered Midwife - Group Practice - $10k plus $5k Incentives Offered

This position may receive Attraction and Relocation Incentives valued up to $10k, with a Rural & Regional Health Allowance (taxable) of $5k upon a qualifying period. For further information please contact our Incentives Coordinator on: ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

To be considered for interview, candidates must address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job share may be considered)Position Classification: Registered MidwifeRemuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 pa or $35.33 - $49.60 ph (plus super)Hours per week: 38Location:

Registered Midwife  – Midwifery Group PracticeOrange Health Service

About the role: The Registered Midwife is an integral member of the multidisciplinary maternity team responsible for providing woman-centred care that is focused on the woman's individual needs, expectations and aspirations to achieve optimal birthing outcomes for all mothers and their babies in Western NSW. 

Provide high quality, evidence based care at an advanced and extended advanced nursing level to achieve quality care outcomes for patients and clients. 

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26 – affirmative action will be applied to employment of eligible persons. For more information, visit Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014. All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position.  

Where you’ll be working:  Orange Health Service is in the Western NSW Local Health district, a leader in the delivery of virtual care, and with innovation and improvement in care at the heart of all roles, your work will be a part of shaping the future of rural health.  We commit to support you in an inclusive, collaborative and caring team environment, and will help you develop the skills you need to reach your potential. 

About us:WNSWLHD is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.

We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

·        Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.

·        Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career. 

·        Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.

·        Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.

·        Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.

·        Access to Salary Packaging to save tax, Fitness Passport and free & confidential counselling services.

How to apply: Candidates must read the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria for the role, providing examples where required. You must also upload a copy of your current CV as part of your application. For assistance, see our Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD. For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.

**Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.

For role related enquiries, please reach out to Danielle Syme on (02) 6369 2*** or

COVID-19 Response: All NSW Health workers are required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role or have an approved medical contraindication certificate.  

Talent PoolIf we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to an eligibility list where you could be offered an alternative position per the relevant Award.