Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?
We are seeking suitable applications for a highly capable and values-driven midwifery professional to join our dynamic Department of Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research (DNAMER) team at Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS). Whilst the position reports to the Coordinator of Nursing and Midwifery Staff Development, day to day supervision is provided by the Professor and Associate Professor of Midwifery.
This is for a Fixed Term Part Time appointment at 22.8 hours (0.3 FTE) per fortnight until 1 March 2026 with the possibility of extension(s).
What is our Midwife Researcher role?
This position is a specialist role responsible for coordinating midwifery research including collaboration with other disciplines and centres; responsible for providing leadership, setting clinical standards and monitoring standards and application of evidence-based practice and initiating quality improvement projects; demonstrates professional leadership and role modelling for nurses and midwives.
The DNAMER provides orientation, compulsory and continuing professional development education for midwives and nurses employed at the WNHS. The department provides educational activities for staff from other health services, which includes a range of self-directed and other elearning packages. This may extend to country areas via telehealth and visits to hospitals by negotiation.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
What We Offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:
- Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive culture
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Samantha Davies on 08 6458 3010 or email Samantha.Davies@health.wa.gov.au to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
Area Profile
In mid-2006, as part of the health reform in Western Australia, KEMH joined with other women's based health services to form the new WNHS, which is a part of the larger NMHS.
With dedicated staff and best practices based on the most current evidence-based medicine, WNHS continues to deliver first-class health care to women and infants in WA.
KEMH is the State's only tertiary maternity and gynaecological hospital and treated its first patients in 1916. Today more than 6000 births take place at the hospital every year and it is WA's only major referral centre for high-risk pregnancies. KEMH also has a state-of-the-art Special Care Nursery, designed to care for premature and sick infants.
KEMH also cares for approximately 5000 women with gynaecological conditions each year - from urological and cancer related problems to sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive disorders.
WNHS also offer a maternity and gynaecology unit at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) which provides gynaecology care and obstetric care to women with low to moderate risk pregnancies. Women may choose to receive care at OPH for general convenience whilst receiving equally specialised care at a smaller suburban site.
WNHS manages several state wide services such as BreastScreen WA, and other specialist programs for women and babies.
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
The JDF is attached for reference.
Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF).
- A Detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
- References- The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.
