Clinical Midwife Consultant Jaghu - Identified

Queensland Health (Organisation site)

Ipswich

Start a new journey with our Jaghu Team!

• This role delivers culturally responsive continuity of midwifery care and care coordination for First Nations women who are pregnant, parenting, or transitioning between custody and the community. Working in partnership with women, families, Hospital and Health Services, community-controlled organisations and multidisciplinary stakeholders, the role aims to improve access, equity, cultural safety and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and infants in custody.

• Temporary Full-time opportunity for up to 9 months

Job details

Position status	Fixed Term Temporary
Position type	Full-time
Occupational group	Health - Midwifery
Classification	Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location	Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference	QLD/WM685872_06
Closing date	09-Jul-2026
Fortnightly salary	$5364.30 - $5824.20

| Job duration | 9 months | | Contact person | Nicole Moller | | Contact details | 0457669505 Access the National Relay Service |

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated expert level of clinical knowledge, expertise and skills in complex contemporary clinical practice, and evidence-based midwifery practice.
• Proven ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples including a clear understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to provide authoritative counsel and clinical expertise on operational matters to management.
• Work collaboratively within a complex stakeholder and systemic framework with internal Queensland Health Services, and external government, non-government and private health sector service providers to achieve the best outcomes for the client.
• Demonstrated ability to provide operational leadership, strategic direction and management to a multidisciplinary team whilst ensuring adherence to clinical service standards and the achievement of quality and service delivery objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in quality improvement, service evaluation and research initiatives on a local basis.
• Understanding and commitment to Queensland Health's core values of caring for people; leadership; partnership; innovation; and accountability, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Understanding of contemporary human resource practices including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination.
• Exemplifies the West Moreton Health Professional Practice Model by demonstrating person-centred care,
• professional excellence, safe and effective care delivery, commitment to quality and safety, and collaborative practice.

Please refer to the attached role descriptions for more details about the role and the mandatory requirements.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework (PDF) and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.