Lead excellence in maternity care and clinical innovation
Influence models of care across a dynamic health district
Drive research, education and service improvement
Lead, design and elevate maternity care, driving clinical excellence, research and education to improve outcomes for women and babies.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $73.15 - $74.61 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Auburn District Hospital
Where you'll be working
Auburn District Hospital offers a supportive, culturally diverse and patient-focused environment within Western Sydney Local Health District. Work alongside passionate clinicians dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred maternity care.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary maternity team
- Diverse patient population and rich learning environment
- Strong focus on innovation, research and continuous improvement
- Commitment to staff development and leadership growth
- Linked with district-wide Women’s & Children’s health initiatives
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Midwifery Consultant (Grade 2), you will provide expert clinical leadership and consultancy across maternity services, enhancing care delivery for mothers and babies.
- Lead development of clinical practice, policies and care pathways
- Drive research, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
- Provide expert consultancy and support to multidisciplinary teams
- Design and deliver education programs and mentor staff
- Monitor clinical outcomes, manage risk and contribute to strategic planning
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Registration: Current and valid registration as a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Selection Criteria:
1. At least five (5) years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in Midwifery. Holding or working towards relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications in a specialty area, education and/or research.
2. Demonstrated advanced communication including verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with clients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health team in a manner than ensures responsiveness of care needs and resolves conflicts when they arise and advanced information technology skills to provide consultancy services and deliver innovative midwifery practice
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice critical review
5. Demonstrated personal attributes including resilience, accountability, integrity and ability to manage self.
6. Demonstrated ability to identify education needs and deliver education for patients/clients and health care professionals
7. Demonstrated ability to function as a senior leader within a complex health organisation.
8. Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking and problem solving skills as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidence based Women and Children's Health midwifery.
Requisition ID: REQ661166
Applications Close: 29th June 2026
Need more information?
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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