Healthcare Australia (HCA) is seeking local Registered Midwives experienced in
labour, antenatal and postnatal wards to support public and private maternity units across Darwin and Katherine. Enjoy the freedom, flexibility and variety that comes with agency nursing while expanding your clinical experience in a range of maternity wards across the NT!
Alongside agency shifts, HCA has short-term contract opportunities available for skilled midwives with NT Department of Health (DOH) in Darwin and Katherine, commencing from December 2025. If you are looking to secure guaranteed work over the Christmas and New Year period, we would love to hear from you!
With HCA, you’ll have full control of your schedule, access to great pay rates, and ongoing support from our dedicated local team.
Your duties as an Registered Midwife include, but are not limited to:
- Providing safe, high-quality delivery, antenatal and postnatal care while adapting quickly to different hospital settings.
- Supporting mothers and newborns with education, breastfeeding guidance and emotional reassurance.
- Conducting thorough assessments, monitoring wellbeing and responding promptly to clinical changes.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and upholding professional and hospital standards across various facilities.
Why work with HCA?
- Competitive hourly rates: $51-$165/hr (dependent on increment level)
- Easily manage your shifts and availability through our innovative eHCA mobile app
Flexibility in planning your own roster, allowing work-life balance - Various shifts available across various hospitals in the NT
- 24/7 support from our committed local allocations teams
- Both casual shifts and short-term contracts available for potential employees, including 12-hour shift opportunities
- Monthly giveaways, exclusive referral bonuses and cash-back incentives!
Eligibility:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Midwife
- Minimum 12 months full-time experience within labour, antenatal or postnatal wards
- Valid National Police Check
- Valid NT Working With Children Check (Ochre Card)
- Up-to-date vaccination and serology evidence
- Full Australian working rights
- If looking to work a contract with NT DOH, must not have worked here in the last 12 months
Apply now to join HCA and experience the flexibility, variety, and reward of agency midwifery across the NT!
