Clinical Midwife

We are currently seeking a Clinical Midwife for current and future midwifery vacancies in our Wheatbelt Community Midwifery Service in both Moora and Merredin catchment areas within the unique Wheatbelt Region.

This service provides shared antenatal and postnatal midwifery care in collaboration with a woman’s intended birth hospital.

The Moora catchment services a mix of inland and coastal communities including Moora, Jurien Bay, Lancelin, Gingin, and Bindoon, while the Merredin catchment covers Merredin and surrounding towns within the Eastern Wheatbelt.

If you’re passionate about providing person-centred midwifery care in a rural community, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency and Casual.

Appointments may be made from this pool until 28/02/2026.

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Midwife is responsible for providing a high level of Primary Health Care to achieve the optimum state of health for individuals, families, and communities with emphasis in the area of antenatal and postnatal care.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A commitment to the application of Primary Health Care Principles and a Community Development approach to practice.
- An ability to work with Aboriginal people and cross-cultural groups.
- An ability to function independently and as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-sectoral, and interagency team.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Current C Class driver's licence and a willingness to travel via road and/or small aircraft with overnight stays as required.

What we offer

The Western Australian Country Health Service offers our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:

- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits:

- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses.

- Up to $2650 on meals and entertainment.

- Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses.

- Flexible working and leave arrangements.
- Professional Development opportunities.
- 12% Superannuation Guarantee.
- As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds.

Want to know more about this role?

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Philippa Reppington on 0427 378599 or philippa.reppington@health.wa.gov.au

Area Profile

The Wheatbelt region spans 155,000 square kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands and language groups. From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross in the East, Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south, the region offers extensive opportunities.

How to Apply

Please submit:

- A detailed CV that clearly shows your skills relevant to this role.
- A cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills and abilities as they relate to the essential work-related requirements and what you will bring to the role.
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.

Diversity Statement

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a high-quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs.

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