▷ Urgent Search: WACHS Clinical Midwife Pool

Overview

Location: Bunbury

Unit/Division: WACHS - South West > Nursing & Midwifery Services – Maternity

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Are you an experienced Clinical Midwife seeking an exciting opportunity to manage and coordinate evidence-based midwifery care within a dynamic healthcare environment? If so, join our dedicated team at Bunbury Hospital.

This is a Recruitment Pool for suitably qualified Clinical Midwives covering:

Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, and Fixed Term - Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

The following should be noted:

- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and assess on a regular basis.
- Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process; however applicants may be contacted to provide additional information.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 27/02/2026.

Position Overview

In this pivotal role, you will utilise advanced midwifery skills and leadership capabilities to provide outstanding clinical supervision, ensuring the highest standards of woman-centred care across the continuum. Your responsibilities will include operational management of the unit, and providing advice and guidance on clinical standards in collaboration with senior staff.

Ideal Candidate

- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in evidence-based midwifery care.
- Ability to function effectively as both a team leader and team member in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Exceptional communication skills with negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Knowledge of quality and risk management principles as they apply to clinical practice.
- Familiarity with legislative obligations relevant to healthcare service delivery in Australia.
- Proficient in using computer systems for reporting and documentation purposes.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide advanced, evidence-based midwifery care in alignment with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia Decision-Making Framework.
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, consumer-focused maternity care.
- Maintain a safe environment by overseeing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care practices.
- Facilitate professional development and training opportunities for midwives and nursing staff to enhance competencies.
- Actively engage in quality improvement and research initiatives to elevate care standards within the unit.

About Us

The WA Country Health Service’s core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to small remote communities.

Our vision is to be a global leader in rural and remote healthcare.

Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact the Bunbury Maternity Manager on 97221337.

Why Work With Us

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits:

- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Discounts across some private health care funds (flyer attached).
- Generous salary packaging benefits:

- Up to $10,010 for benefits such as mortgage, rent or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2,650 for meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and related expenses

- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances

Application Instructions

Applicants are requested to apply online via the "apply for job" button. Please provide the following documents as part of your application:

- A detailed cover letter and resume clearly demonstrating relevant work experience and achievements, including contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager).
- A written statement addressing the work-related requirements in the Job Description Form (maximum 3-4 pages).

If you experience difficulties applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is essential for permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. Discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application, as several steps are required prior to progressing any application.

WA Health is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Other Conditions

WA Health requires criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may be asked to comment on integrity and ethical behaviour. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For more information, visit the WWC website. A satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) is required; offers are conditional on PEHA. See the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for details.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE or EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Position Title: WACHS Clinical Midwife Pool

Agency: WA Country Health Service

Location: Bunbury

Pool Ref: 00609919

Closing Date: 2025-11-24 4:00 PM

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