Join a supportive, patient-focused maternity care team
Flexible casual opportunities to fit your lifestyle
Support mothers and newborns during a special time in their lives
Provide compassionate care and support to women, newborns, and families in a leading maternity ward.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant in Midwifery
Remuneration: $24.15 – $28.69 per hour
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you’ll be working
At Westmead Hospital, you’ll be part of one of NSW’s busiest maternity wards, providing vital support to women, newborns, and their families. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), you’ll join a diverse, inclusive team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Work in a world-class tertiary teaching hospital
Collaborate with experienced midwives, nurses, and healthcare professionals
Be part of a team dedicated to family-centred maternity care
Enjoy flexibility with casual pool opportunities
Access professional support and development within NSW Health
What you’ll be doing
As an Assistant in Midwifery, you’ll work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Midwife/Nurse to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to mothers and babies. You’ll play an important role in supporting daily care needs and contributing to positive patient experiences.
Assist with activities of daily living to promote comfort and independence
Support the maternity team in providing high-quality care to women and newborns
Recognise and promptly report changes in a patient’s condition to the supervising midwife/nurse
Maintain accurate documentation in line with NSW Health standards
Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and respectful team culture
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today to join our casual pool and support families during one of the most important times of their lives at Westmead Hospital?
Selection Criteria:
1. Current and ongoing enrolment in a Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery and completion of Year 1 of academic and clinical placement studies or completion of Certificate III Assistant in Nursing
2. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
3. Demonstrated ability to use information technology systems
4. Proven ability to be self-motivated, flexible and adaptive as clinical needs arise, and still remain within the scope of practice of an AIN
Requisition ID: REQ609972
Applications Close: 2nd October 2025
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For inquiries about the role, contact: Vicki Wilde Shooter on Vicki-Wilde.Shooter@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for casual employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
