Casual Registered Midwife - Bega

Southern NSW Local Health District

Bega, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

Nursing—Midwifery, Neonatal, SCN & NICU (Healthcare & Medical)

Casual/Vacation

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Employment Type: Casual

Location: Bega

Position Classification: Registered Midwife

Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour

Applications Close: 7 September 2025

Interview Information: Interviews to be held within 10 days of closing date

We know how incredible a life and career in regional NSW can be, and we want to make that possibility easier for essential workers and their families who are considering making the move. Whether it is just an initial inquiry or you are ready to pack your bags, the Welcome Experience can provide local advice on what life is like in regional NSW. Workers will be provided with concierge-like service and information tailored to the specific needs of each individual or family. A team member from the NSW Government—Department of Regional NSW called a Local Connector will discuss the concerns, questions, and needs of each individual and connect them with the right people and services to ensure their move and transition into the community is as easy as possible.

To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Regional NSW, click here for The Welcome Experience and register your details via The Welcome Experience registration.

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast and the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities, and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people.As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities.To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD, click here.We Are Southern

What we offer

Salary Packaging up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing

Corporate Health and Fitness program

12% Superannuation on top of your gross income

Annual Leave Loading

Where you will be working

There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW, and you will be amazed at what you will have access to—and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Bega is the rural heartland of the Sapphire Coast, halfway between Melbourne and Sydney, a short drive to beautiful sandy beaches and national park wilderness. Just 3 hours to Canberra with the perfect climate for the outdoors all year round, including whale watching between June and November. The pretty valley is a beautiful base for exploring gorgeous beaches, tranquil waterways, and beautiful national parks. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District

What you'll be doing

The registered midwife, using best practice evidence, provides women-centered maternity care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team. Provides supervision and support for less experienced clinicians to achieve people-focused quality care.

Selection Criteria

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a registered midwife.

Demonstrated competencies in and knowledge of the complexities and challenges involved in caring for women and babies in the context of a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means, and sound interpersonal skills with the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner.

Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualized woman-centered care with a commitment to quality improvement.

Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality midwifery care with a willingness to show leadership and embrace change in the coordination and delivery of care.

Recent clinical experience relevant to the position, including evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills.

Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and organize workload and deliver care with integrity and accountability.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases

This is a Category A position; please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and are compulsory for NSW staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health-owned and operated RACFs.

Australian Work Rights

Please note that to apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own temporary visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

Need more information?

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At Southern NSW Local Health District, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we do not just accept differences but we honor and support them. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

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For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Arthur on rebecca.arthur@health.nsw.gov.au