*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including an initial attraction and relocation payment of up to $10,000, and up to $10,000 each year after (incentive value is dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here

Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available
Position Classification: Registered Midwife / Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $67,357.32 – $94,568.44 Kate.Williams2@health.nsw.gov.au per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ433229

Applications Close: 14 October 2023
Vaccination Category: A

Outstanding Experience. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your midwifery skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

• Up to $10k attraction and relocation payment  + $10k rolling annual bonus (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here!
• Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
• 482 temporary visa sponsorship considerations
• Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

When you join the midwifery team here at MLHD, you unlock priority access to a broad range of interesting and unique medical cases where you can quickly advance your practical skills. With this advanced skill acquisition and experience comes fast-tracked career progression; the sky’s the limit to how far you can go!

We believe in work-life balance, and you’re more than welcome to work part-time, as 70% of our workforce does. We also believe in working smarter – not harder – and our industry-leading technology and processes mean you spend less time doing paperwork and more time delivering good old-fashioned patient care.

Why You’ll Fit Right In.

You have a good sense of adventure and are willing to try new things. We’re looking for open-minded leaders who take a systematic approach to their work, have strong critical thinking skills and are passionate about patient care. If you’re confident in your nursing ability but know your limitations and when to ask for help, our award- winning systems will support you to work at the top of your scope.

We Love Our Midwives!

As a registered nurse/midwife your practice will lead to excellence in the care of women and their families, by your understanding of the importance of establishing a relationship between the women and yourself in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. You demonstrate the core midwifery values of patient centred care, trust and respect in every interaction with the women, families and colleagues. You are accountable for establishing and evaluating the women’s plan of care in partnership with the woman, and other members of the health care team.  

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Discover Work-Life Balance in Your New Home.

With a sparkling 3300 sunshine hours a year and a sunny disposition to match, The Riverina positions you centrally to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Zoom home from work in five minutes, choose your own hours and reclaim time for things you enjoy!

There’s loads to explore, from river sports and nature walks to craft markets, shopping and museums. Our little slice of heaven is known as Australia’s ‘food bowl’ with the best fresh produce coming from orchards and farms all around, so our restaurants and wineries are simply sublime.

Want to know more about the community of Cootamundra? Visit us here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD.

Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs – all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Anne Phillips, Acting Facility Manager – Cootamundra on 02 6942 0444 or Anne.Phillips1@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.

New applicants must have completed the COVID-19 Primary vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. Should a medical contraindication certificate be provided, ongoing employment post certificate expiry is conditional to meeting COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

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