About the role
The Mater Mothers’ Hospital Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) team currently has a role available for a Registered Midwife in a Caseload Model of Care within the BIOC (Birthing in our Community) program. This position will be offered on a full time, maximum-term basis for 12 months at 38 hours per week.
The BIOC (Birthing in our Community) MGP program provides maternity care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families and enables women to be cared for and supported by a known midwife with the support of Indigenous Health Workers and the multidisciplinary team. BIOC MGP works in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service (AICHS), and the Institute for Urban and Indigenous Health (IUIH) to provide antenatal and postnatal care both in the community and hospital setting, and birthing in the hospital.
This role requires an enthusiastic and dedicated midwife to provide exceptional Midwifery care in coordinating, assessing, planning and providing care. It is a fantastic chance to become part of a 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. This opportunity will utilise your expertise in caring for women and families and your ability to work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team. You will enjoy demonstrating your excellent communication skills and building relationships to ensure exceptional patient care.
Salary range: $41.74 - $53.53 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
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
- Working alongside Aboriginal Family Support workers to support culturally safe care
- Understanding evidence-based midwifery practice in both the antenatal, postnatal and intrapartum 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, including Midwifery endorsement
- 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 (preferable)
- Evidence of continuing educational and professional development
- Demonstrated ability to role model the Mater values
- Experience providing care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families (highly desirable)
- An understanding of the health and social needs of Indigenous women and their families
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families by becoming a part of a 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. This role presents an excellent opportunity to gain specialised experience within this field.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
For more information regarding the role, please contact Gwen Blom at gwen.blom@mater.org.au
Applications close on Wednesday the 17th of September 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.
