Clinical Midwife Consultant (Identified)

Exciting opportunity to join our team on a permanent basis, based in Herston. To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders.

What you'll do

As the Clinical Midwife Consultant, you will provide expert leadership and support for the implementation of statewide maternity strategies that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, babies and families. Working closely with the Office of the Chief Midwife Officer, the First Nations Health Officer, the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations, and other key stakeholders, you will champion the First Nations Health Equity agenda, strengthen maternity workforce capability, and support the delivery of culturally safe, evidence-based care. You will manage statewide projects, monitor emerging trends and priorities across maternity services, develop reports and briefing materials, and foster strong partnerships to drive a coordinated whole-of-system approach to improving First Nations maternity health outcomes. Your ability to build effective relationships, engage respectfully with First Nations communities, and apply high-level communication, negotiation and organisational skills will be essential to success in this role.

The successful person
The essential requirements for this role are:

• Must be of Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. It is an occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders.
• Must hold a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Midwife. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of employment.
• Must have a Bachelor of Midwifery or relevant postgraduate qualification is a mandatory qualification for this position.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues relating to maternity services and ability to communicate sensitively and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating across multidisciplinary services and with key partners to deliver major health reform for First Nations Queenslanders.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with First Nations communities, programs and or initiatives.  
• Leadership proficiency through the articulation of team engagement principles and personal attributes that influence a positive team culture.
• Contribute to the integration of midwifery/maternity research and experience in co-designing maternity and infant health care with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Applied knowledge of building a First Nations maternity workforce.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.