About the role

Mater Mothers Hospital are currently seeking an experienced Clinical Midwife for the CHAMP service. This is a permanent, part time role at 24 hours per week based at our South Brisbane campus.

Salary range: $54.54 - $58.30 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The CHAMP Clinical Midwife will play a vital role in the specialised antenatal and postnatal care of pregnant women with substance use issues at Mater Mothers' Hospital in South Brisbane. This position will involve conducting midwifery appointments, postnatal homecare visits, providing comprehensive case management, and actively engaging in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, working closely alongside an existing CHAMP midwife to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.

The role includes a strong focus on collaboration with critical peer and stakeholder groups to ensure holistic, coordinated care for women with complex needs, including mental health and psychosocial support. This role is essential for maintaining the high standard of care provided by the CHAMP Clinic and advocating for the unique needs of pregnant women within this vulnerable group.

This position sits within Ambulatory Services, where you will also collaborate with the broader team to provide comprehensive pregnancy care to all women, ensuring seamless integration of services across the healthcare continuum.

About you

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife (no restrictions)
• Considerable previous midwifery experience
• An active interest in substance use both illicit and prescribed and the impact on pregnancy and parenting
• Ability to identify risk potential and escalate accordingly
• Advanced clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of midwifery practice
• Effective communication and clinical problem-solving skills to maximise patient care within the multidisciplinary team
• An ability to work autonomously and function as a member of a diverse health service delivery team
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of health care and midwifery practice, and to continuing professional development of self and others. 
• Willingness to commit to and role model the Mater values
• Current drivers licence

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

For more information regarding the role, please contact Jennifer at Jennifer.Timoney@mater.org.auc

Applications close on Thursday 20th February 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants 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.