About the role
Mater Mothers Hospital is looking for a Clinical Midwifery Consultant – Birthing Services to join the team. This permanent, full-time role will be based at our South Brisbane campus.
The Mater Mothers’ Hospital (MMH) Birthing Services is a tertiary level service providing family centred care to both private and public women with either uncomplicated or complicated pregnancies. The service is inclusive of a 15 bed Birth Suite and a 13 bed Pregnancy Assessment Centre (PAC) & Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) and Perioperative Midwifery Service.
Salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 (RM Level 3) per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
Clinical Midwifery Consultant - Birthing Suites at Mater Health Services practice within the relevant Standards for Nurses/Midwives as per the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and other legislation, standards and codes that can impact or inform the evidence-based practice of Nursing/Midwifery and are accountable for their own practice.
In addition to this you will:
- Provide advanced clinical leadership and consultancy within Birthing Services at Mater Mothers’, supporting safe, evidence-based, person-centred maternity care.
- Lead and coordinate complex midwifery care across the continuum, including Birth Suite, Pregnancy Assessment Centre and Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit.
- Promote normal birth and woman-centred decision-making through contemporary, research-informed practice.
- Mentor, coach and support midwives and nurses, fostering clinical excellence, critical thinking and professional development.
- Drive quality improvement, risk management and service innovation initiatives to enhance patient safety and experience.
- Collaborate closely with Midwifery Unit Managers, obstetric and neonatal teams, allied health and education partners to optimise care outcomes.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical education programs and strategic service improvements.
About you
- Registered Midwife (or Registered Nurse and Midwife) with current AHPRA registration and extensive senior-level clinical experience in birthing services.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex maternity presentations within a tertiary setting.
- Passionate advocate for evidence-based, family-centred care and the promotion of normal birth.
- Confident clinical leader with the ability to work autonomously while thriving in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong communicator with highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to influence positive change.
- Committed to continuous professional development, research integration and quality improvement.
- Values-driven professional aligned with the mission and behavioural standards of a leading not-for-profit healthcare organisation.
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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close on Tuesday the 17th of March 2026. 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.
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