LGH Maternity Unit Transition to Practice Midwifery Program:
The Launceston General Hospital Maternity Unit invites applications for our well-supported and comprehensive TtP Midwifery Program.
We support newly graduated Midwives in order for them to consolidate their midwifery training across all areas of maternity including antenatal, birth suite, and postnatal.
We are looking for midwives who are passionate about providing women-centered care based on best practice principles.
We provide Professional Development Days including practical skills sessions that are focused on new graduate learning needs.
The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is the major referral hospital in Northern Tasmania.
As a Registered Midwife, you will be part of the team that delivers approximately 1,600 newborn babies each year. With a 6 bed Labour Ward, 30 bed Maternity Unit, and 9 bed Special Care Unit your work will be fast-paced and very rewarding.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The role:
The Registered Midwife:
• Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care in partnership with women, their families, and other health professionals.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term full-time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 12 July 2025 for a period of 6 months.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife.
* Current Working with Children Registration.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:
Name: Jennifer Pople
Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Maternity Unit
Phone number: (03) 6777 8948
Email address: jennifer.pople@ths.tas.gov.au
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