About the role
We value the lived experience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we encourage you to apply. We understand that cultural knowledge is a strength in this role and will support you in bringing your full self to the workplace.
Provide advanced clinical midwifery care within the Ngarrama Program at Redcliffe Hospital, delivering culturally safe, woman and baby-centred care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families. This role focuses on walking alongside women and families throughout their maternity journey, supporting care across antenatal, birthing, and postnatal stages within a continuity of care model.
Working within a multidisciplinary and culturally responsive framework, you will partner closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and the broader healthcare team to support the cultural wellbeing, safety, and health outcomes of women, babies, and families. The role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership, education, and coordination, ensuring care is evidence-based, respectful, and responsive to community needs.
You will provide clinical leadership within maternity services, supporting and guiding midwives, nurses, and other staff in complex care situations. The role involves applying advanced clinical judgement, critical thinking, and coordination skills to manage a range of maternity presentations, while contributing to a positive practice environment and continuous improvement in care quality and safety.
This position also plays a key role in championing health equity and culturally safe practice, ensuring care delivery aligns with best practice principles and organisational priorities. You will contribute to education, service development, and strengthening culturally responsive maternity care pathways, supporting improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Deliver advanced clinical midwifery care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for women and babies
Apply critical thinking and clinical judgement to manage complex and changing maternity presentations
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, to provide culturally safe and coordinated care
Provide leadership, education, and support to midwifery and nursing staff in complex clinical situations
Contribute to quality improvement, service development, and culturally responsive care initiatives
Benefits when working for us
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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