Midwife - Maternity IPU

About the Role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for a Registered Midwife – Maternity Inpatients to join us in a permanent, full-time or part-time role.

Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state-of-the-art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With 174 public beds, ICU, maternity, emergency and surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

Salary Range

$42.99 - $55.14 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 [https://account.smartsalary.com.au/benefits-available?ercode=MML] + access to many staff benefits! [https://www.mater.org.au/group/careers/working-with-mater]

What you’ll be doing

• The Registered Midwife (RM) for Maternity Inpatient Unit at Springfield Mater Hospital will involve providing comprehensive Midwifery care, including patient advocacy and addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in a safe, efficient, and patient-centred manner to enhance optimal patient outcomes.
• Promote safety, security, and integrity for patients and staff
• Adhere to infection control policies and maintain confidentiality
• Engage in activities to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction
• Comply with organisational policies and guidelines
• Enhance professional development and mentor less experienced staff
• Value research in improving Nursing/Midwifery outcomes
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and other health professionals
• Support and encourage patient decision-making in healthcare
• Accept accountability for actions and ensure communication is professional and ethical
• Recognise and maintain knowledge base and competence in Nursing/Midwifery practice

About you

• To be successful in this role, you will have a current registration with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board to practice as a Registered Midwife and degree-level qualification (Bachelor of Midwifery or combined Nursing/Midwifery).
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and competency in the provision of midwifery care relevant to antenatal and postnatal inpatient care
• Provide clinical problem-solving skills to maximise midwifery care
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and coordinate midwifery care in a multidisciplinary team environment providing outcome-based care

Why join us?

Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/] is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare [https://www.mater.org.au/health/hospitals/mater-private-hospital-rockhampton], education [https://www.matereducation.qld.edu.au/], fundraising & philanthropy [https://www.materfoundation.org.au/] and research [https://www.materresearch.org.au/] — and it’s our people who make the difference.

• We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/careers]. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Friday, 26th June 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/reconciliation].

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.