Registered Midwife Level 2 - Parent Education

Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent Position
Classification: Registered Midwife Level 2 (LP8719)
Salary:  $112,841 – $119,223Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) 
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Parental Education Training 
Closing Date: 3^rd July 2026

What can we offer you: 

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role:

The Childbirth Educator Level 2 Midwife plays a key role in the coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of antenatal education programs at North Canberra Hospital. In this role, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based education to families preparing for childbirth, ensuring programs are engaging, accessible, and tailored to meet the needs of our community.

The successful candidate will bring advanced midwifery knowledge and a passion for education, delivering innovative and interactive classes and information sessions for the public. You will oversee all aspects of program coordination, including scheduling, resource management, and consumer engagement, with a strong focus on using feedback to continuously enhance the quality and impact of our services.

As a Level 2 Midwife, you will also provide leadership, mentorship, and clinical education support to less experienced midwifery staff. This includes contributing to the development and implementation of Performance Development Plans for Level 1 Registered Nurses/Midwives, and actively supporting staff to achieve their professional goals.

You will be committed to your own professional growth, taking accountability for maintaining clinical currency and advancing your practice in line with contemporary midwifery standards.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. 

 

Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Elissa McTaggart at [email protected]

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A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.