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Western Sydney Local Health District
Register Midwife Dragonfly Aboriginal Caseload Midwifery
Westmead
FULL TIME
December 4, 2024
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $ 72,152.52 - $ 101,299.47
Hours Per Week: 38 hours (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers high-quality health care services with a focus on collaboration, respect, and empowerment.
The Aboriginal Caseload Midwife role involves providing holistic, woman-centred maternity care to Aboriginal women, families having an Aboriginal baby, and their communities. This position focuses on culturally safe care within the Westmead Hospital catchment area. Your responsibilities will also include:
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) as a Registered Midwife (Division 1)
Selection Criteria:
Requisition ID: REQ506190
Applications Close: 5th January 2025
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
Need more information?
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $ 72,152.52 - $ 101,299.47
Hours Per Week: 38 hours (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers high-quality health care services with a focus on collaboration, respect, and empowerment.
- Serves diverse communities across Auburn, Blacktown, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Provides primary, secondary, and tertiary care to Greater Western Sydney.
- Committed to "better health services for western Sydney and beyond."
- A dynamic, supportive team focused on patient-centred care.
- Empowering staff to thrive with professional growth opportunities.
The Aboriginal Caseload Midwife role involves providing holistic, woman-centred maternity care to Aboriginal women, families having an Aboriginal baby, and their communities. This position focuses on culturally safe care within the Westmead Hospital catchment area. Your responsibilities will also include:
- Delivering evidence-based, caseload maternity care to Aboriginal families.
- Collaborating with Aboriginal Health Services and multidisciplinary teams.
- Providing clinical, cultural, educational, and psychological support.
- Ensuring smooth transitions to child and family health services.
- Strengthening connections with relevant agencies as needed.
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) as a Registered Midwife (Division 1)
Selection Criteria:
- This is a targeted open Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent, have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
- Demonstrated extensive experience and clinical skill as a registered midwife
- Availability to work flexible hours with availability to be on call
- Demonstrated understanding of the broader Aboriginal Health issues including demonstrated understanding of the of the unique medical, physical, social and emotional issues in Aboriginal maternal and infant health
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of continuity of carer/primary health care models of midwifery care in addition to an explicit understanding of strengths based philosophy
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team with demonstrated effective teamwork and communication skills and demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work
- Current Driver’s Licence valid in Australia and willingness to use for work purposes
Applications Close: 5th January 2025
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Carolyn Hilsabeck at Carolyn.Hilsabeck@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.
Whilst this position is open to all applicants, it is targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. If applying as an Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, then please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview, you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
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: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Whilst this position is open to all applicants, it is targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. If applying as an Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, then please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview, you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
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: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired
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