Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 3

Employment Type : Temporary Part Time until December 2026 Position Classification : Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 3 Remuneration : $72.55 - $73.90 per hour plus Superannuation Hours Per Week : 22 Location : Randwick, Sydney Applications Close : Sunday, 30 November 2025 Where you'll be working The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand‑alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research. Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co‑located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State’s most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties. Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney’s best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment. The Role The CMC Women’s Health and Neonatal Stream will work in collaboration with relevant clinicians and managers to implement and maintain the requirements as specified in the NSW Health Maternity - Safety and Quality Essentials (PD 2023_031) across SESLHD and, to support the Women’s Health and Neonatal Stream agenda across SESLHD. The CMC will be responsible for working with all SESLHD Maternity and Neonatal sites in promoting, reviewing and measuring quality of care and clinical risk across the District. The CMC will undertake relevant quality activities, including policy and guideline development and policy implementation. The CMC will work in close liaison with the LHD Clinical Governance Unit. The position will also promote and facilitate the development and implementation of primary health care continuity of care models for maternity service provision and work in consultation and collaboration with the Stream manager for all district wide Women’s and Neonatal initiatives. Benefits Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Selection Criteria Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with a minimum seven years full time equivalent post qualification experience, with at least five years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field and post graduate qualifications relevant to the field of practice. Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in the development of evidence based, collaborative midwifery practice and models of care. Demonstrated advanced communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums and proven application of the practice development framework to clinical practice. Demonstrated ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the initiation, utilisation and review of evidence based research. Demonstrated leadership in strategic and clinical service planning and expertise in the management of organisational and cultural change and knowledge and understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance. Proven advanced skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and evidence of ability to direct the development of educational programs. Proven clinical expertise in complex client-centered consultancy with the ability to work independently as well as across the Stream service; establishes networks to ensure consistency of approach to clinical governance and maternity service reform. Evidence of a current class C driver’s licence and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards2) Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Maria Fenn on Our CORE Values Our CORE Values are C Collaboration, O Openness, R Respect and E Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social‑economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know. Information For Applicants An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ( ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. #J-18808-Ljbffr