About the role 

Mater Mothers’ Hospital Midwifery Group Practice (MGP)'s Refugee team currently has two roles available for a Registered Midwife in a Caseload Model of Care. 

One full-time permanent and one full-time maximum term contract for a minimum of 15 months. Both of these roles have the potential for FTE to be reduced to 0.8 for the right candidate.

Mater’s MGP Program enables women to receive continuity of care by a group of known midwives throughout their pregnancy, during birth and in the early weeks at home with a new baby. This model recognises the benefits of continuity of care and enables midwives to work flexibly and to their full scope of practice. Midwifery Group Practice at Mater is made up of 9 all-risk teams, within this larger group you will be part of a smaller team of 4 or 5 midwives providing dedicated continuity of care to a caseload of women. 

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing 

This role requires an enthusiastic and dedicated midwife who understands the philosophy of continuity of midwifery care, to coordinate, assess, plan and implement care. It is a fantastic chance to become part of a well-established, highly skilled and professional multi-disciplinary team, utilising your enthusiasm and midwifery passion for the delivery of best practice within a supportive and professional environment. You will be working within the current Enterprise Agreement providing care on-call 24hrs a day, 5 days a week (pro rata) with protected days off and fatigue leave. 

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to utilise and expand their skills in the following areas: 

• Providing continuity of care to women covering the spectrum of midwifery care from antenatal to intrapartum and for up to 6 weeks postnatal
• Understanding evidence-based midwifery practice in both the antenatal and postnatal periods
• Working within the home environment
• Working in partnership with women and the multidisciplinary team
• Supporting the Midwifery Unit Manager in service development and data collection 

About you 

To be considered for this role, the successful applicant must have: 

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 1-year Postgraduate experience in a Midwifery environment
• Recent experience working in antenatal care, birth suites and post-natal settings
• Experience working in a continuity of care model is desirable but not essential
• Evidence of continuing educational and professional development
• Demonstrated ability to role model the Mater values 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close Thursday, 1st October 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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