Endorsed Midwife

Endorsed Midwife - Bentley Health Services 4mo ago , from Western Australia Government Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information. The new Midwifery Annualised Salary Agreement (MASA) agreement for Caseload Midwifery commenced 30 June 2025 and attracts a 40% annualization loading for caseload midwives - the equal highest rate in Australia. Please see attached the WA MASA and FAQ’s. Applications are invited from Endorsed Midwives to join the Royal Perth Bentley Group (RPBG) as Endorsed Midwives at Bentley Health Service (BHS) in an exciting and new model of care for maternity services. The service provides a Midwifery Birth Centre (MBC) for women within the East Metropolitan Health Service catchment area providing excellence in continuity of care from pregnancy through to birth by the same midwife for each woman. This model of care is the first of its' kind offered within the Western Australia (WA) Health public sector. We are seeking to establish a pool of experienced, passionate and caring Endorsed Midwives to join our MBC team providing evidence based and high-quality patient care as autonomous practitioners. If you have current Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) registration as a Registered Midwife with ‘Endorsement’ to prescribe schedule 2,3,5 and 8 medications required for midwifery practice across pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal care, then we would like to hear from you. Our new MBC is located at BHS within a local community setting with dedicated and upgraded facilities for women accessing our services. Midwives offer continuity of care through a caseload roster across the continuum of the antenatal, intrapartum / birthing and postnatal periods. This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time and Part Time. This recruitment pool will be open for 12 months, and the following should be noted: The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications throughout this timeframe and will assess on a regular basis. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool and appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur within any EMHS facility. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 December 2026. Please inform your referees that they may be contacted when you submit your application. Our vision, “Healthy people, amazing care. Koorda moort, moorditj kwabadak”, captures the essence of what we do and what we inspire each other to do every day - show compassion, dedication and professionalism. We Aren’t Just Looking for Locals If you are a Registered Midwife with ‘Endorsement’ currently located in other parts of Australia or overseas and would like to live in and experience the natural beauty and amazing lifestyle WA has to offer, then we encourage you to apply. Click here for the WA Health international recruitment page. Bentley Health Service (BHS) is a specialist hospital located 11km from the Perth CBD and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. BHS provides quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the delivery of mental health care, aged care services, MBC, and rehabilitation. Click to see a tour of the Midwifery Birth Centre. Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. Click here for more information about our hospitals. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behavior. Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance. Flexible working arrangements. Flexible leave Other professional and location based For information on superannuation click here. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. If you experienced difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, write a statement addressing essential selection criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5 in no more than 3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr