Endorsed Postnatal Midwife

Midwives in Darwin (MiD)

Darwin, NT

Midwifery (Healthcare & Medical)

Permanent ongoing, part-time (0.6 FTE, Monday–Friday)

FTE $123,720 per year + superannuation (0.6 FTE = approx. $74,232 + superannuation)

About Us Midwives in Darwin (MiD) is a private midwifery practice dedicated to providing safe, holistic and respectful care for women and families of the Top End. Our growing service combines professional excellence with a values-led approach, offering postnatal & continuity of care in a supportive and woman-centred environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal stage of development and contribute to shaping the future of private maternity care in the NT. We are looking for team members who share our vision for high-quality and want to use their skills and experience to help build meaningful maternity care in the Northern Territory.

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and passionate Endorsed Midwife to manage and provide care for MiD's postnatal care portfolio. This role focuses exclusively on postnatal care, supporting families either at home or in local postnatal retreat settings following birth. You will work closely with MiD's Director, the NT Health's' Project Manager, (NT Health Private Maternity Services) as well as with the Team Leaders, Obstetricians and RDH staff to provide care for families in their early postpartum journey. You will work your full scope of practice in this specialised area to provide comprehensive and safe clinical care, breastfeeding and lactation support, and make skilled assessments of both mother and baby.

Why Join Midwives in Darwin?

• Part-time, flexible hours (0.6 FTE, Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30) with autonomy to structure your week according to service needs.
• Annual salary equivalent to $123,720 FTE + superannuation.
• Fuel allowance provided for travel to client homes and retreats.
• Six weeks of annual leave.
• Professional indemnity and insurance covered by MiD.
• Use your extended scope of practice without the stress of running your own business.
• Opportunity to work closely with families in their early parenting days, supporting a positive transition into parenthood.
• Work as part of a collaborative, supportive team with strong professional networks across the NT.

About the Role As a Postnatal Care Midwife, you will:

• Provide high-quality postnatal care to MiD caseload clients when their primary midwife is unavailable.
• Care for privately admitted women, both at home and in local postnatal retreat settings.
• Conduct skilled maternal and neonatal assessments, recognising deviations from normal postpartum recovery and escalating as required.
• Provide breastfeeding and lactation support (IBCLC qualification desirable but not essential).
• Work closely with local GPs, private obstetricians, and hospital staff to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Report directly to the NT Project Manager (Private Maternity Service) and Director of Midwives in Darwin, liaising with Team Leaders and Ward Managers at Royal Darwin Hospital where relevant.

General Requirements All applicants must comply with:

• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registration Standards & Codes of Conduct
• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Quality & Safety Guidelines for Privately Practicing Midwives
• Australian College of Midwives Guidelines for Consultation and Referral
• All relevant NT Health guidelines and policies (when applicable)

Professional Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife with Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines.
• Experience in postnatal care and breastfeeding/lactation support.
• Ability to provide family-inclusive care and recognise deviations from normal postpartum recovery.
• Professional indemnity insurance (covered by MiD).
• Current National Police Check and Working With Children Check (WWC).
• Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Desired Requirements

• IBCLC qualification desirable (or extensive experience and knowledge in breastfeeding/lactation support).
• Experience in community-based postnatal care.
• Experience in hospital postnatal wards or birth centres.
• Competency in maternal and neonatal assessment and emergency recognition.
• Strong commitment to professional development and upskilling.

How to Apply To apply, please submit:

• A CV outlining your skills, past work experience, qualifications, and professional achievements (no page limit).
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) describing your midwifery philosophy, career highlights, challenges, and professional goals as well as outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills/experience.

We encourage applications from midwives who are passionate about providing high-quality, woman-centred care and wish to make a real impact in the Northern Territory. We value hearing the authentic voice of applicants, and discourage the use of AI tools to support cover letter writing. Suitable candidates will be interviewed.

For further information or to submit an application, contact:

Midwives in DarwinEmail:

Phone:

Applications close: 30th September 2025

Employer Questions Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years of experience do you have as a midwife?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you own or have regular access to a car?
• Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
• Are there currently any conditions to your AHPRA registration?
• Do you have a current National Police Check?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you currently hold an Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines for Midwives on your AHPRA registration, or are you able to obtain this within the next three months?