Kickstart your midwifery career in a supportive, inclusive environment at Maitland Hospital!
Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.04 per hour + 12% super + salary packaging
Location: Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Casual
Hours per week: Up to 38
Position Classification: Assist In Nursing
Requisition ID: REQ684947
Applications Close: Monday, 14th September 2026.
We are excited to offer this opportunity for passionate, caring, and committed midwifery students to join our team at Maitland Maternity! Our successful candidates will be working with women, families and midwives in a supportive role as an Assistant in Midwifery. On any given day, you will be providing postnatal care in the form of breastfeeding support, observations, and attending to postnatal care plans. This role offers clinical support which is available from the education, management and midwifery team. You will be working collaboratively within the team to support women and newborns and promote safety and quality in the workplace.
Where you'll be working:
The Maitland Hospital brings new and improved maternity services to the Maitland region and it’s surrounds. You’ll enjoy a brand new, state-of-the-art facility that both our midwives and the women that birth with us love to utilise. The culture in Maitland Hospital’s maternity services is renowned for it’s positivity, and this has a flow on effect to the high level of care our women are provided with when they attend hospital. Their Midwifery Group Practice model is highly sought after by both our Midwives and our mothers in the region.
Maitland is a vibrant region rich in heritage, culture, and natural beauty, offering a range of attractions from museums and local vineyards to pristine waterways and beaches. Within a 30–40-minute drive, you can explore the beach, vineyards, Lake Macquarie, and the local airport, while the welcoming community offers plenty of opportunities to connect. Located just two hours north of Sydney, Maitland is a perfect blend of rural charm and easy access to urban conveniences.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you'll build your experience in a supportive team with spectacular surroundings. You’ll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Requirements:
- Enrolled in the Bachelor of Midwifery program at University of Newcastle in second year, first semester or third year.
Currently enrolled or successfully completed Midwifery Practice & Woman with Complex Care Needs A-MIDI 2105.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Jo Humphris | [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description . For assistance addressing selection criteria
Hunter New England Health 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 Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
