We Are Southern
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Bega
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum (29% loading in addition to the base rate)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ689818
Applications Close: 6 September 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
Midwifery Sign-on Bonus
A Lump Sum sign-on bonus of up to $20,000* for 2nd year midwives and above moving from work in an NSW MM1 and MM2 location, or midwives moving from interstate. Commencement is required by the 30th September 2026.
South East Regional Hospital (SERH) has commenced a Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) and is recruiting midwives to work across their full scope of practice with women and babies on the beautiful southern NSW coast. Community clinics, exceptional birthing baths, and a collaborative multi-disciplinary team with a common ethos of woman centered care awaits. The SERH MGP team has opportunities for registered midwives at all stages of their career and provides a supportive program for early career midwives working in caseload midwifery.
Support for
- Working within SNSWLHD
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
Moving to the area?
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What you'll be doing
Within the Framework of the Core Values of SNSW LHD, the Midwife will provide clinical care to women accessing the Continuity of Midwifery Care service. The Midwife will have practice knowledge to provide the full scope of midwifery care to women, and work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Selection Criteria
- Current registration with the with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Midwife.
- Demonstrated evidence of clinical knowledge and problem-solving skills in midwifery care.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and ability to practice and influence others within a professional and ethical framework that reflects the values of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within an overall team environment with commitment to ongoing professional development of self and others.
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical research, quality improvement and procedure development and implementation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate legislation that relates to the position.
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills as well as demonstrated computer literacy skills.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Arthur on [email protected]
