Mater Mothers Hospital is looking for Registered Midwives to join the team in a mixture of permanent and fixed term-roles. These roles will commence on 18 Nov and 1 December 2024 and will be in our Birth Suites and Inpatient units. Please note, you must be available for all shifts in Nov 2024, Dec 2024 and January 2025

Our experienced, caring team is here to guide you every step of the way, from preconception, pregnancy and birth, right through to caring for your newborn. Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane offers a comprehensive range of exceptional maternity facilities and specialist support services for you and your family in one convenient location, including:

• Mater’s state-of-the art Maternal Fetal Medicine service which is internationally renowned as a leader in providing holistic, evidence based care to women with high-risk or complex pregnancies
• Queensland’s first purpose build Mater Mothers’ Pregnancy Assessment Centre where you can access private, specialist emergency maternity care, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if you experience complications or concerns at any time during your pregnancy
• a bespoke and flexible antenatal education program to inform and empower you as you prepare for the birth of your baby, and the early weeks that follow. Our classes are presented by experienced midwives and physiotherapists who are skilled in childbirth education and women’s health. We also offer a 2.5 hour first aid course specifically for parents with babies
• anaesthetists and obstetric medicine specialists onsite, should complications arise while you are in hospital. A fully staffed onsite operating theatre and adult intensive care unit provides around the clock emergency care for peace of mind
• Australia’s largest private Neonatal Critical Care Unit which includes an intensive care unit for babies who are born with extreme prematurity or require lifesaving care, and
• our Parenting Support Centre offering free expert parenting support and guidance, including breastfeeding support, sleeping and settling…etc for Mater parents up to six months after the birth of your baby.
• The Caring Continues options have been designed to offer support, and a little luxury. We've created packages that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home, as well as a luxurious option at Emporium Hotel South Bank.

What you’ll be doing

This role requires an enthusiastic and dedicated midwife to provide exceptional midwifery care, proficiency in coordinating, assessing, risk management and communication within a multidisciplinary framework. It is a fantastic chance to become part of a highly skilled and professional team, utilising your enthusiasm and midwifery passion for the delivery of best practice within a supportive and professional environment.

This opportunity will utilise your expertise in caring for women and families and your ability to work in partnership. You will enjoy demonstrating your excellent communication skills and building relationships to ensure exceptional family-centred care.

About you

You need to be an enthusiastic and motivated midwife who is passionate about delivering exceptional care. We are looking for someone who has a clear understanding of evidence-based midwifery practice and can bring energy and experience to the Midwifery Team.

The successful candidate will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA (no restrictions)
• At least one year post graduate experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continued quality improvement and best practice principles.
• Evidence of continuing educational and professional development
• Demonstrated ability to role model the Mater mission and values.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues 

Applications close Wednesday 9 October 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! 

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.