Registered Midwife (504551)

Launch your midwifery career with confidence at Launceston General Hospital (LGH) - Transition to Practice (TtP) Midwifery Program – Launceston General Hospital!

Are you a newly graduated midwife ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our supportive and dynamic team at the Launceston General Hospital Maternity Unit, where your growth and development are our priority.

Why choose the LGH?

• Comprehensive Support: Our TtP Program is designed to help you confidently transition into practice, with guidance across antenatal, birth suite, and postnatal care.
• Women-Centred Care: We’re seeking passionate midwives who are committed to delivering care that’s respectful, evidence-based, and empowering.
• Tailored Learning: Enjoy Professional Development Days featuring hands-on skills sessions that directly address the needs of new graduates.
• A Leading Facility: LGH is the major referral hospital in Northern Tasmania, offering a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
• Make a Real Difference: Be part of a team that welcomes around 1,600 babies each year, working across our 6-bed Labour Ward, 28-bed Maternity Unit, and 9-bed Special Care Unit.

The Role

You will need

• Current knowledge and understanding of the NMBA Registered Midwife Standards of Practice and the ability to apply these to the role and context of Transition to Practice Registered Midwife.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to maintain written documentation and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver woman-centred nursing care in the practice setting that reflects the individualised needs of patients/clients and their families and evaluate care outcomes.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Multiple positions. Fixed term part time, shift worker positions, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing in early 2027 for approximately 6 months.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$80,524 to $109,175 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife
• Current Working with Children Registration
• other eligibility outlined in the application guide

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• In line with the requirements of the Transition to Practice Program:

  • Less than six months experience (since date of initial registration) as a registered midwife
  • Less than two years since completion of Registered Midwife qualifications for registration

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Registered Midwife - Transition to Practice G3-G4 (Sep 2026)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.doc

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

Are you ready to begin your midwifery journey with confidence and purpose?
Apply now and become part of a team that values your growth, your passion, and your future.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Kylie Burns
Position: Clinical Midwifery Consultant/Maternity Unit Manager
Phone number: 0438 217 705
Email address: kylie.burns@ths.tas.gov.au

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