St John of God Murdoch Hospital

SJG Murdoch Hospital is one of the leading private health campuses in Western Australia, and major health care hub in the southern region.  Offering 507-beds, services include an emergency department, operating theatres, endoscopy suites, birth suite and maternity ward, medical library and education centre.

About the role

Become part of a supportive, dedicated midwifery team where your skills, compassion and expertise help shape positive beginnings for families. At St Mary’s Ward, you’ll provide exceptional, evidence-based care to women, babies and their families throughout pregnancy, birth and the transition to parenthood.

Enjoy the opportunity to work across our antenatal clinics, maternity wards, birth suites and special care nursery, supported by experienced colleagues and specialised midwifery educators who are invested in your professional growth.

Whether you’re starting your midwifery career or returning to practice, you’ll be welcomed into an environment that values learning, collaboration and high-quality care. 

Take the next step in your career and be part of something meaningful, supporting families through life’s most precious moments while growing your career with us.

Permanent and casual opportunities are available, working up to 35 hours per week with flexible rostering, including 12-hour shifts.

To be successful, you will be a Registered Midwife with current AHPRA registration and a strong commitment to delivering individualised, high-quality maternity care. With a focus on safety, compassion and best practice, you will partner with women and their families throughout their maternity journey, working closely with colleagues across midwifery, obstetrics and other clinical disciplines.

You will bring a proactive approach to professional development, a willingness to share knowledge and a genuine desire to contribute to a collaborative and supportive workplace with dedication to creating positive experiences and outcomes for women, newborns and families in our community.

Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Registered Midwife Salary: $82,945 to $106,630 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation

• Casual Rate: $52.30 - $67.24 per hour (including casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent part time, contracted hours negotiable 
• Casual position
• Specific midwifery orientation offering supernumerary time, this includes working with a Lactation Consultan
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing 
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Access to gym fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Access to professional development through further internal and external learning opportunities
• Tailored tutorial sessions to support your learning and smooth transition into the maternity workforce
• Travel Green allowance. If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

For enquiries contact Olivia Mullins, Manager Midwifery Services, on (08) 9430 9740.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today!

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.