Join our supportive team in Armidale as a Clinical Midwife Educator, where you’ll advance your career in a beautiful rural setting, all while making a meaningful impact on woman-centred care!
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Educator
Remuneration: $60.85 - $62.82 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Hours per week: 32
Location: Armidale Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ636677
Closing Date: Sunday, 21st June 2026.
About the role:
Based in Armidale Maternity Unit, we are looking for a dynamic, motivated Clinical Midwifery Educator (CME) on a permanent part time basis to support our Student Midwives, Graduate Midwives, and Registered Midwives. This is a very exciting time for Armidale Maternity, as they are currently in development stage of a Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) and Initial Maternity Assessment and Planning Clinic (IMAP), giving continuity of care models that both the midwives and women are eager for. If you are interested in supporting and mentoring staff in through these exciting changes, we want to hear from you!
You won’t be working alone. You will be supported by the Maternity Unit Manager (MUM) and the other Clinical Midwifery Educator (CME) that you will job share with, as well as the other senior leadership team amongst Armidale Hospital. This is an environment where education and professional growth are not only encouraged, but truly championed – “grow your own” is a value truly lived by in Armidale Hospital, and they are looking to welcome you into the fold!
Where you’ll be working:
Armidale is the highest city in New South Wales with a full complement of the seasons. Set high on the beautiful Northern Tablelands and is known for its beautiful tree lined streets and magnificent autumn colours. You can enjoy alfresco cafes, impressive architecture, a variety of arts and cultural activities. The region offers diversity in outdoor activities such as bushwalking in the nearby World Heritage listed National Parks offering spectacular gorges and waterfalls in Australia. Armidale is an educational centre featuring a university, as well as public and private schools, each providing a level of education comparable to any capital city in Australia.
Benefits:
✅ You may qualify for a
$20,000 sign-on bonus if you have moved (evidence required) from MM1-2 (metro) location, interstate or internationally to work in our district. If you do not meet this criteria, attraction incentives
of up to $10,000 may apply*. Retention incentives of up to
$10,000 after 12 months of service may also apply. For eligibility criteria and more information: Midwifery sign-on bonus.
✅ Temporary accommodation assistance for relocation
✅ Four weeks annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
✅ Paid parental leave for eligible employees, supporting true balance during important life moments
✅ Salary packaging options up to $11,600, plus novated leasing
✅ Fitness Passport offering discounted gym and wellness options for you and your family
✅ Access to the Employee Assistance Program for confidential support for staff and their families
Requirements:
- Registered Midwife with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA and hold relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications
Additional Information:
1️⃣* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive.
Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. To check your eligibility, visit the
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact
[email protected].
2️⃣ An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary part-time vacancies.
3️⃣ To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
4️⃣ We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role-related queries or questions contact Leanne Moore |
[email protected]
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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. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
[email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
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.
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