Post Graduate Student Midwife - Port Macquarie

Mid North Coast Local Health District • Part-time • Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia • A$ 51 / hour • 3m ago

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (19 Jun 2025 - 17 June 2027)
Position Classification: Student Midwife
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ562858

Applications close: 22nd April 2025

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

Why Port Macquarie

Amidst a stunning coastline of rocky headlands and neighbouring the banks of the Hastings River estuary is the vibrant and unspoilt town of Port Macquarie. Located in on the Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Port Macquarie is renowned for its natural beauty, stunning beaches, and abundance of wildlife, offering a distinctive mix of heritage buildings, modern hotels and apartments, diverse dining, shopping and entertainment venues, Port Macquarie has much to offer.

A coastal walk from the town centre to the 19th-century Tacking Point Lighthouse offers views over water, home to whales and dolphins. Take a sunrise swim followed by brekkie overlooking the ocean. Search out art for the home or produce for the pantry, have the luxurious long lunch and meet the wine makers. Hire a BBQ Boat on the river for a relaxed arvo of fishing with friends. Linger over a cocktail and sunset with your mates under fringed umbrellas. Fresh salty air, frolicking dolphins, and views to die for.

Do you believe you are capable of accepting the challenge to;

Manage competing workload and study demands to meet defined patient/client care and study objectives within agreed timeframes

Maintain caring and effective interpersonal relationships with patients, relatives and staff to provide optimal quality care within a cooperative environment

What you'll be doing

The Student Midwife works within a supported environment to complete the Post Graduate Diploma in Midwifery under the supervision of a Registered Midwife. Provides quality midwifery care to mothers and their babies that reflects current standards of midwifery practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Need assistance with your application please refer to our resources: How To Apply or for Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders refer to: Stepping Up

For role related queries or questions contact Kym MacCullagh on Kym.MacCullagh@health.nsw.gov.au

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@health.nsw.gov.au

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Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards

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