Clinical Midwife

About the work unit:

Townsville University Hospital (TUH) offers women various models of care within the hospital setting including a core staff of rotational midwives, a low-risk Birth Centre model and all risk Midwifery Group Practise (MGP) model. TUH also has an established Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Unit.

The Maternity Inpatient Unit has 24 funded beds (can flex up to 32 beds as required) and the Birth Suite has 7 birthing rooms and 3 assessment rooms.

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $114,532 to $122,643 p.a. (NG6-1)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

This role is a rotational midwifery role where the successful candidate will provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to women in the Maternity Inpatient Unit and Birth Suite. Opportunities may also exist to rotate to antenatal clinics and home visiting midwifery services.

In this role, you will provide clinical leadership: supporting the multidisciplinary team to achieve collaborative care utilizing team engagement, advanced clinical skills, knowledge, and problem solving to effectively coordinate care delivery and manage complex situations.

There are Permanent full-time / Permanent part-time roles available, multiple positions, hours negotiable.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact: Christine Boynton on (07) 4433 3532.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV696688

Applications close: Wednesday, 2 December 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.