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Posted June 17, 2026
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Registered Midwife

Cairns QLD, Australia Full Time
Compensation: $123,716 Annually
$123K + super, salary packaging & travel allowance
Reference: 312727

About the role

Deliver holistic maternal and women's primary healthcare across remote NT communities. Share a caseload of 50–65 clients, providing continuity of care through pregnancy, contraception, and cervical screening. Collaborate with Cultural Liaison Officers to build capability and ensure culturally secure care.

Duties

  • Lead clinical care for women during pregnancy and the postnatal period
  • Deliver comprehensive women’s health services, education, and preventative care
  • Build trusted relationships with women, families, and remote communities
  • Partner with remote healthcare teams to strengthen regional maternal capability
  • Coordinate client care with hospitals, specialists, and multidisciplinary providers

Let's Talk About You

  • Registered Midwife or Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA
  • Proven experience in maternal and women's health care
  • Background working within remote, rural, or Aboriginal community health settings
  • Expertise in contraception, cervical screening, and health promotion
  • Current manual driver’s license and ability to travel remotely

What You'll Get

  • Competitive salary from $123,716 + 12% superannuation
  • Generous salary packaging and travel allowances
  • Full relocation assistance plus remote accommodation support
  • Significant professional development allowance with clinical mentoring
  • Flexible working arrangements in a highly supportive team

About the company

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is a community-led Aboriginal health service. We deliver integrated primary healthcare and wellbeing programs across a vast 162,000 km² footprint in the NT. We are renowned for culturally secure, holistic care that empowers remote families and communities.

If you're passionate about Aboriginal health, women's health, and relationship-based care, and want to be part of an organisation where culture, community and connection matter, we encourage you to apply today.

Additional Application Instructions

To learn more and apply for the role, click on the link below: https://kwhb.applynow.net.au/jobs/312727