Midwifery Practice Coordinator

- Empower the next generation of midwives through quality clinical experiences.

- UC Level 8, Salary Range $113,289 pa - $126,361 pa (pro rata) plus 17% Super.

- 0.5 FTE Part-time, Continuing Opportunity.

Job no: 503411
Work type: Professional
Location: Bruce
Categories: Medical and Counselling, Student Support

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the opportunity:

The University of Canberra is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Midwifery Practice Coordinator to play a key role in supporting high-quality, student-centred clinical education within our Midwifery program.

In this role you will provide student-centred leadership for clinical education, working closely with midwifery unit convenors to ensure students have access to quality placements and the support they need to thrive. You will also work in collaboration with the Placement Office, Practice Support Midwives, clinical facilitators, and midwifery educators to deliver meaningful learning experiences that meet NMBA RM Standards for Practice.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in coordination of the Discipline of Midwifery clinical education program.

- Grow the number and diversity of placements available for midwifery students including placements in interprofessional settings and teams.

- Monitor and respond to issues that arise regarding the quality of clinical placements.

About you:

You are an AHPRA-registered (unconditional) Midwife who is passionate about clinical education and student success. You bring strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, and have commenced or completed a relevant postgraduate qualification.

Benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements

- Family-friendly policies

- On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.

- Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)

- Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture

- Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

What we need from you:

To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a 1-page A4 cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.

Submit your application through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your application with the Position Description , ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Advertised: 24 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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