Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Care

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Ngangkita Ngartu (Aboriginal Family Birthing Program), Kaurna Land, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – ASO5, $85,790.00 to $95, % Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Term Contract (Temporary until 31 Dec 2025)

About WCHN

Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Work alongside Aboriginal women, families, midwives, and healthcare teams to provide culturally safe, respectful and holistic maternity care that supports healthy pregnancies, births and babies.

Key duties of the role

• Deliver antenatal, labour, birth and postnatal care within scope of practice
• Provide cultural support, advocacy and education to women and families
• Collaborate with midwives, doctors and allied health in multidisciplinary care
• Build strong links with Aboriginal communities and health services
• Contribute to culturally safe service development and quality improvement

Skills and Experience

• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
• Eligible for registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board
• Demonstrated experience providing antenatal, labour, birth and postnatal care to Aboriginal women and families
• Strong connections with Aboriginal communities and excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Enquiries can be directed to

Jessica Buckham – Admin Manager, WABS, or

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• ASO5 - AMIC - WABs - Role Description
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 30 October 2025 – 11:55pm