Clinical Midwife - Midwifery Group Practice (Cooktown)

🌅 Are you a passionate, woman-centred midwife looking for a meaningful career in one of Australia's most unique and beautiful regions?  Join Torres and Cape HHS today!

🕒 Permanent Full Time position available!

Are you a passionate, woman-centred midwife looking for a meaningful career in one of Australia's most unique and beautiful regions? We are seeking an experienced Clinical Midwife (MGP) to join our dedicated team in Cooktown on a permanent basis.

🏥 About the role:

As a Clinical Midwife in our Midwifery Group Practice, you will provide continuity of care across the full scope of midwifery practice – antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal. This role is ideal for a midwife who values autonomy, close relationships with women and families, and working in a supportive rural environment.

Discover more by reading the role description attached.Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Cherie Myburgh, 0410 766 009 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

🤝 You will:

• Provide high-quality, culturally safe midwifery care
• Work within a small, committed maternity team with strong links to Cairns
• Participate in on-call rostering as part of the MGP model
• Support women through personalised pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journeys
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including medical, child health, and First Nations health services

🌅 Why Cooktown?

Cooktown is one of Queensland's most stunning coastal towns, where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef. Living here means:

• A relaxed, community-focused lifestyle
• Access to incredible natural beauty, fishing, beaches, waterfalls, and national parks
• A rich cultural environment, including strong connections with local First Nations communities
• No long commutes – more time for what matters
• A perfect blend of adventure and tranquillity

Whether you love outdoor exploration or want to make a real difference in a rural community, Cooktown offers a lifestyle and professional experience you won't find anywhere else.

✅ What we're looking for:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Midwife
• Proven experience in continuity-of-care models (MGP preferred)
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
• Commitment to culturally safe and family-centred care
• Ability to work flexibly, autonomously, and collaboratively

🚀 Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base salary comprising between $107,960.00 - $115,604.00 per annum +35% Annualised Salary Loading – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
• Relocation and accommodation incentives 
• Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package
• Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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🧳 How do I apply?

If you're a midwife who thrives in a close-knit team, values continuity of care, and is excited by the opportunity to live and work in beautiful Cooktown, we'd love to hear from you! Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.