Staff Development Nurse/Midwife

Position WA Country Health Service – Staff Development Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Pool. This pool is for permanent, fixed‑term, and casual appointments with possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Opportunities and Roles WA Country Health Service is seeking both experienced and developing staff development nurses (SDNs) and midwives to work in Western Australia (WA) in remote or regional locations, as well as Perth‑based positions. For SDNs these opportunities expand across newly qualified nursing, transition to specialty programs, postgraduate opportunities, along with the support of mandatory training and professional development opportunities. SDNs may work in specialty areas such as perioperative, emergency nursing, chemotherapy/cancer services, palliative care, aged care, and other unique opportunities that arise to meet changing service needs and new initiatives roll‑out. WACHS also has a unique virtual SDN service running from the WACHS Command Centre supported by emergency nursing SDNs. Opportunities are available for direct‑entry midwives to apply to become a WACHS Staff Development Midwife working across the continuum of care in maternity services regionally or Perth‑based. These opportunities expand across newly qualified midwifery programs, postgraduate opportunities, and the support of mandatory training and professional development opportunities. Regularly unique opportunities also open to meet changing service needs and new initiatives roll‑out. Regional WACHS Opportunities Our regional services span across our 2.5 million square kilometers and seven regions. If you are a current employee at a site or have a preference, please outline it in your cover letter. WA Country Health Service – Our Regions Central Office – WACHS State Health Operations Centre SDN/M are based in Perth WA and are responsible for developing and coordinating education across operational divisions. WA Country Health Service – Command Centre Benefits Access to generous salary packaging arrangements 12% employer‑contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Generous regional allowances Subsidised accommodation Applicants who secure permanent or fixed‑term contracts for 12 months or longer are eligible to apply for $10,000 relocation incentives Return airfares to region Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance Mechanisms to support cultural awareness, training, and support Eligibility to Apply To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed‑term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). 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 behaviour. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre‑Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and, as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66Z of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under). Other Information For further SDN Job‑Related Information: We encourage you to contact Michelle Macdonald – Mobile: *** For further SDM Job‑Related Information: We encourage you to contact Sian Skillcorn – Mobile: *** If you experienced difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Recruitment Pool Details The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/10/2027. How to Apply If this role is what you are looking for, apply online by clicking the ‘apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page and provide: A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position (maximum 2 pages). Please outline a site/region of preference. A detailed current résumé/CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role. The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager. 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. Application lodgement is system‑generated. Any submissions on or after 30 October 2026 4:00 pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr