Clinical Midwife

Job no: 503748
Work type: Permanent
Location: Mackay
Categories: Clinical Nursing/Midwifery

About the role
The Mater Hospital Mackay currently has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Midwife to work within our Maternity Unit on a permanent part-time basis, with hours flexible and open to discussion.
Salary range: $54.44 - $58.30 plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits 
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Midwife, you will be responsible for practicing with advanced clinical competence in the provision of quality and cost-effective care in consultation with other members of the health care team.
This includes providing support and direction to other staff while role modelling and promoting professional standards of practice and conduct.
Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards, you will be responsible for:

Provide support to staff on best practices for managing pregnancy care and improving outcomes for women in both antenatal and postnatal stages
Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
Provide clinical guidance, leadership and education to members of the clinical team to ensure consistent and collaborative implementation of improvement activities
Liaise with obstetric teams to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care and manage complex cases in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Actively contributing towards the Quality, Safety and Work, Health and Safety processes in the clinical area
Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
Demonstrating advanced clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care
Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth

About you
To be successful in your application for this position it is essential that you have:

Current Midwifery registration with AHPRA
Post-graduate midwifery experience
Advanced clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of midwifery practice
Effective communication and clinical problem-solving skills to maximise patient care within the multidisciplinary team
Commitment to the continuous improvement of health care and midwifery practice, and to continuing professional development of self and others.
An ability to work autonomously and function as a member of a diverse health service delivery team
Willingness to commit to and role model the Mater values

Why join us?
Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals.
We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care.
At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits

Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education

Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams

Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance

Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)

Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
Convenient, discounted on-site parking

Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger.
Make your move with Mater.
#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
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For more information regarding the role, please contact Sarah Fordyce, Midwifery Unit Manager, on **************@mater.org.au
Applications close on Wednesday 10th September.
Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made.
Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Advertised: 27 Aug 2025 E.
Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Sep 2025 E.
Australia Standard Time

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