Clinical Midwifery Specialist

Job no: 503895
Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Clinical Nursing/Midwifery

About the role
Mater Mothers' Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Midwifery Specialist to join our Inpatient Services team in South Brisbane on a full-time, permanent basis.
As a Clinical Midwife Specialist, you will provide expert clinical leadership, working alongside the Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) to promote contemporary midwifery practice through research, education, and continuous safety and quality improvements.
You will play a key role in supporting the development of midwifery services across inpatient clinical units, with a strong focus on managing care for high-risk patients and mentoring junior staff.
Salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 per hour 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
In this role, you'll take the lead in shaping safe, high-quality midwifery care, guiding both patients and colleagues through complex and high-risk situations.
Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering high standards of clinical practice, with a focus on complex care planning and supervision for high-risk patients.
Leading and supporting the multidisciplinary team in the management of patient deterioration, including high-risk pregnancies and critical events.
Providing expert midwifery advice, education, and mentoring to junior and developing staff.
Promoting effective communication and clinical problem solving to enhance patient care and team collaboration.
Driving continuous improvement activities, contributing to research, and sharing findings to strengthen evidence-based care.
Acting as a role model and values-based leader, supporting the professional growth and development of others.

About you
You're an experienced and compassionate midwife who thrives in a leadership role, bringing both clinical expertise and a commitment to mentoring others.
Essential qualifications & experience

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a tertiary maternity service.
Extensive experience providing midwifery care to high-risk patients and offering expert clinical advice.
Proven leadership experience in a complex hospital environment.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

Desired qualifications

Postgraduate qualifications in critical care or emergency nursing, or working towards completion.
Postgraduate qualifications in leadership, or working towards completion.

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.
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Applications close on the 23rd of September 2025.
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: 09 Sep 2025 E.
Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Sep 2025 E.
Australia Standard Time

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