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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla or Port Augusta
• RN/M1 | Full/Part Time | Temporary (contract up to 6 months)
• Multiple Positions Available
• Base Salary Range: $74,831 - $102,103 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), Professional Development Allowance, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Join our team as a FIFO/DIDO Midwife and make a meaningful impact by delivering compassionate, high-quality care to women and families in regional South Australia!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN!

FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

As a Midwife, you’ll provide comprehensive care across the antenatal, birthing, and postnatal journey, developing your skills in a rewarding rural setting. Under the FIFO/DIDO model, you’ll benefit from provided accommodation, travel time and kilometre allowances for car travel, and flights for Whyalla-based placements only. This is an excellent opportunity to combine professional growth with the satisfaction of supporting regional communities.

Looking for a change in scenery? – Midwifery

About You:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 918958

Want To Know More? Contact:

Siobhan Maguire - Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Director, 0407 790 246, Siobhan.Maguire@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Saturday 25th April 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

918958 RN/M1 Role Description.pdf

JCS+Registered+Midwife+final.pdf

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