Aboriginal Community Midwifery Specialist

3 weeks ago

Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia Maari Ma Health Full time

Aboriginal Community Midwifery Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Aboriginal Community Midwifery Specialist to enhance our quality health services for Aboriginal communities in far western New South Wales. This full-time position reports to the Manager of Healthy Start and encompasses a range of essential duties aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee and facilitate a diverse array of midwifery treatments and care initiatives, employing a patient-centered methodology within a general practice environment.

· Collaborate within the Child and Family Program to deliver safe and effective community midwifery services, ensuring seamless care continuity for mothers and children throughout pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood.

· Provide mentorship and guidance to Aboriginal Health Practitioners and trainees in both ante-natal and post-natal care, promoting their active involvement.

· Execute clinical midwifery responsibilities as outlined in maternity care plans, based on the best available evidence, including antenatal and post-natal evaluations, infant assessments, immunizations, and collection of pathology samples.

· Implement the AMIHS Program Activities in partnership with maternity, medical, obstetric, and pediatric teams to offer a variety of community-based services for Aboriginal women and their infants. These services include:

o A culturally sensitive continuity of care model throughout the antenatal and postnatal phases for up to 6-8 weeks;

o Identification and referral of complex pregnancies to specialists;

o Outreach and home visiting services;

· Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with the midwifery team at Broken Hill Health Service to ensure holistic, culturally appropriate care during pregnancy and the postnatal period.

· Provide emotional and social support to women, particularly those with heightened needs.

To Be Successful:

· Hold current unconditional registration with AHPRA as a registered Midwife.

· Possess a minimum of 3 years of midwifery experience, ideally in a community-focused role.

· Have or be able to obtain, within 3 months of starting, authorization as an immunization provider in New South Wales.

· Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to primary health care principles as they relate to maternal and infant health for Aboriginal families.

· Exhibit the ability to work collaboratively with Aboriginal staff and communities, fostering mutual respect.

· Effectively engage with women, parents, caregivers, families, and other service providers in a community setting, including those who may be challenging to connect with.

· Showcase strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise and network across various health services and general practitioners.

· Understand the social determinants impacting health issues within Aboriginal populations.

· Work effectively in a community-based environment and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Compensation and Benefits:

· Competitive salary up to $113,000 gross per annum, plus superannuation, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

· Retention bonuses and relocation assistance are available.

· Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible work hours, generous leave entitlements, and opportunities for professional development.

· Access to health care services for you and your family, along with a confidential Employment Assistance Program.

About Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation:

Maari Ma Health is a community-controlled health service dedicated to providing quality care to Aboriginal people in far western New South Wales for over 20 years.

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