Clinical Midwifery Specialist Grade 2 - Dragonfly Midwifery

Location
Westmead NSW
 
Benefits
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Full job description
Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
Offering Salary Packaging: to help cut taxes and boosts take home pay
Fitness Passport: Affordable gym pool access for you and family
Make a real impact leading and mentoring midwives in the Dragonfly team, supporting Aboriginal women and families through trusted, connected care.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead

Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District—delivering quality primary, secondary and tertiary care across Western Sydney, The Hills Shire and residents of the Greater Western Region. We're driven by our vision of better health for all and guided by our values: collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The Clinical Midwifery Specialist (CMS2) employs advanced clinical skills and exercises extended autonomy of decision making.

The Dragonfly CMS2 will oversee case management of women receiving care in the Westmead MCP and mentor/support the midwives employed in Dragonfly Midwifery Caseload Practice (MCP) at Westmead Hospital to provide continuity of care that is focused on Aboriginal women, women having an Aboriginal baby, and their partners and families through a caseload model of care women and their babies

The Dragonfly CMS2 will liaise with the WMH Clinical Midwifery Educators (CMEs) to ensure a standard of excellence in midwifery practice is maintained by the midwives engaged in Dragonfly MCP. The Dragonfly CMS2 functions within the Policies and Procedures of WMH, WSLHD and the NSW Ministry of Health under the direction of the Midwifery Unit Manager MCP

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.


Essential Criteria:

Registration: Current registration as Registered Midwife with AHPRA
Selection Criteria:

Must hold a post registration qualification and a minimum three years full time equivalent post graduate qualification experience in midwifery continuity of care/ caseload /MGP practice
This is a targeted open Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent, have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW
Proven competence in advanced midwifery skills: Perineal suturing/ cannulation / maternal and neonatal resuscitation/ speculum examination /comprehensive assessment of the newborn
Holds a current NSW full drivers licence
Demonstrated understanding of the broader Aboriginal Health issues including demonstrated understanding of the of the unique medical, physical, social and emotional issues in Aboriginal maternal and infant
Current Driver’s Licence valid in Australia and willingness to use for work purposes
Demonstrated commitment to professional development
Demonstrated mentorship and clinical teaching skills

Requisition ID: REQ582610

Applications Close: 6th August 2025


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For inquiries about the role, contact Carolyn Hilsabeck at Carolyn.Hilsabeck@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0418 340 714.
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.


This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.


This is an Aboriginal targeted position. As priority is given to a suitable candidate who is Aboriginal, applicants will need to provide information to corroborate their Aboriginality.


Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.


Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.


Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).

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