Join a Patient-Centred Midwifery Team Shaping the Future of Women and Newborn Health in Western Australia

This is for Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time appointments. We have multiple vacancies available. Minimum commitment for Part-Time appointments will be 48 hours per fortnight (0.6FTE). There is a preference for this position to work a 12-hour shift pattern.

About the Clinical Midwife Specialist Role

The role of Clinical Midwife Specialist offers genuine professional autonomy, exposure to complex and diverse clinical experiences, and the satisfaction of making a real difference at critical moments in people’s lives. Suitable applicants must be available to start by the 9 November 2026 and must be available to work 24 hours 7 days a week across the entire shift work continuum. There is a preference for this position to work a 12-hour shift pattern.

You will:

• Practice as a Senior Registered Midwife (SRM) in keeping with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board Registration Standards.
• Develop and maintain standards of practice to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care by all midwifery personnel within the assigned area of specialty, in line with the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Vision, Mission and Values.
• Provide advanced clinical leadership and expert midwifery care to support the Clinical Midwifery Manager in the delivery of safe, high-quality, woman-centred care across nursing and midwifery services at Women & Newborn Health Service (WNHS) King Edwards Memorial Hospital.
• Maintain a RANZCOG L3 CTG Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP) competency, perineal suturing and intravenous cannulation.

About Us – King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH)

KEMH is part of the Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS) and provides world‑class care for women, newborns and families across Western Australia. KEMH has more than 60 Endorsed Midwives working across the organisation ensuring Midwives are able to work to their full scope and enhancing the patient experience. 

• WA’s only tertiary maternity and gynaecological hospital
• Over 6,000 births each year
• Statewide referral centre for high‑risk pregnancies
• Home of specialised services including Maternal Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy Choice and Abortion Care, Pregnancy Loss Service, Women and Newborn Drug and Alcohol Service, Adolescent and Diabetes services caring for the high-risk population in WA.
• KEMH encompasses all midwifery models of care with opportunities to work within CMP, MGP, MAPS and complex multi-disciplinary teams
• Home to a state‑of‑the‑art Special Care Nursery
• Comprehensive gynaecological services supporting around 5,000 women annually

KEMH also manages key statewide programs, including BreastScreen WA, and other specialist services supporting women and babies across the state. 

More Than Skills – We Value Who You Are

Your qualifications and experience are important—but at KEMH, your values matter just as much.

We are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace where our people feel respected, supported and proud of the care they provide. Our core values guide everything we do:

Care | Respect | Innovation | Teamwork | Integrity

During the selection process, we will assess both your ability to perform the role and your commitment to living these values every day.

We Think You’ll Like It Here

Our staff consistently tell us they value the support, teamwork, learning opportunities and purpose they find at WNHS—and we think you will too.

Watch our employee video to hear their stories and discover what makes WNHS a great place to build your midwifery career.

Ready to Join Our Team?

We welcome conversations with midwives who are exploring their next opportunity.

Please contact Donna Baker on (08) 6458 2178 or email donna.baker@health.wa.gov.au to discuss how this role aligns with your professional goals, lifestyle needs and passion for midwifery.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow your midwifery career within a respected, values‑driven health service, we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

• Visa Sponsorship: We currently have limited opportunities for visa sponsorship for qualified and application-ready overseas applicants seeking work rights.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via https://www.jobs.wa.gov.au/

Please allow sufficient time to complete the online application and upload your supporting documents. If you require assistance at any stage of the process, Employee Services are available on 13 44 77 during business hours to provide immediate support.

The Job Description Form (JDF) is attached for your reference and provides further information on the role and key responsibilities.

To apply and help us understand your experience, motivation and suitability for the role, your application should provide following:

1. A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to the position
2. References – the names of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent manager and/or clinical supervisor
3. A Cover Letter (maximum of 3 pages) addressing your knowledge, skills and providing clear examples in the below areas:

• Your relevant significant clinical knowledge skills, experience and leadership focusing on excellence in clinical care in area of specialty.
• Your experience demonstrating highly developed interpersonal and communication, negotiation and problem- solving skills.
• Your ability to work with complex team structures, influence and maintain collaborative working relationships and motivating your colleagues to achieve excellence.
• Your significant knowledge and application of continuous quality improvement initiatives to support research and evidence-based practice, including the development of policies and guidelines.
• Your commitment to self-development and the review and development of the performance of team members.

You will be asked what role you are applying for when uploading your documentation. You will also be asked to provide details of your current Australian working rights, AHPRA registration, ANMAC approval, etc where relevant.

You must ensure your nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in you being deemed unsuitable.

What happens next

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies, including temporary vacancies, throughout the health service or the wider public service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

What We Offer You

We are committed to supporting your career satisfaction, wellbeing and long‑term success.

✔ Flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities
✔ Salary packaging to increase your take home pay

✔ Generous paid leave entitlements
✔ A diverse, inclusive and values‑led workplace culture
✔ The chance to work alongside some of the most experienced midwifery and medical professionals in WA within a tertiary-level, specialist and statewide service.

The full range of benefits available for our team can be explored here: (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits).

Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are proud to foster a workplace where equity, inclusion and belonging are embedded in everything we do. We value diversity and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we care for.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who align with our values of:
Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Innovation | Care

We are also committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to promote equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We encourage Aboriginal people to apply.

We uphold the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application