Clinical Midwife – Caseload (Midwifery Group Practice)

Queensland, Australia | Townsville Hospital and Health Service

Permanent Full-Time

Salary: Up to AUD $139,663 p.a. + 35% loading, with additional incentives and benefits

Looking for a better work–life balance, warmer climate, and the opportunity to practise true continuity of care?

As a midwife in the UK, this is your opportunity to transition into a Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) model in Australia, where you can work at full scope, build meaningful relationships, and rediscover why you chose midwifery.

Join our Midwifery Group Practice in Ingham, North Queensland, where you’ll provide woman-centred care across pregnancy, birth and postnatal care—working in a model that supports autonomy, continuity and professional growth.

We actively support UK midwives to make the move to Australia, with relocation assistance, visa sponsorship, accommodation support and full transition guidance provided.

Learn more about Midwifery Group Practice in the Youtube video

Why make the move?

• Experience true continuity of care in a supported caseload model — build genuine, lasting relationships with women and families
• Practise at full scope with opportunities to develop Extended Practice Authority (EPA), prescribing pathways and advanced clinical skills
• Significantly higher earning potential with an annualised salary including 35% loading
• 6 weeks annual leave + leave loading
• Warm climate and outdoor lifestyle year-round
• Strong professional support within a collaborative MGP team

About the service

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is one of the largest healthcare providers in northern Australia, with Townsville University Hospital acting as the region’s tertiary referral centre.

The Ingham MGP is part of a BFHI-accredited service, committed to best practice maternity care and supporting midwives to work at the top of their scope.

About the role

As a Clinical Midwife – Caseload, you will:

• Provide continuity of midwifery care across pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal care
• Manage a caseload of women within a low-risk model
• Work across hospital and community settings
• Collaborate with the broader multidisciplinary team and tertiary services
• Participate in an on-call roster as part of the MGP model
• Provide leadership, support and mentorship to colleagues

What you’ll need

• Registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Midwife with AHPRA (Australia’s regulatory body)
• Midwifery qualification recognised in Australia
• Passion for continuity of care and woman-centred practice
• Willingness to develop skills in:
• Cannulation
• Water birth
• Perineal suturing
• Speculum examination

Support will be provided to develop these competencies.

Support for UK candidates

• Relocation assistance and visa support available for eligible candidates
• Accommodation support upon arrival
• Support with AHPRA registration process
• Orientation and transition support into the Australian maternity system

Benefits & Remuneration

• Annualised salary with 35% loading (caseload/on-call model)
• Six (6) weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading + generous leave entitlements
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Locality and uniform allowances
• On-call and shift allowances
• Annual professional development allowance + dedicated PD leave
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Opportunities to expand your scope of practice in a supportive environment
• Work across rural and tertiary settings

Lifestyle

Located in Tropical North Queensland, Ingham offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to beaches, national parks and the Great Barrier Reef.

Enjoy a better work–life balance, warm weather, and the opportunity to explore one of Australia’s most beautiful regions.

Apply now and start your journey to living and working in Australia

Enquiries: Sue Lawton on (07) 4720 3328 or 0429 172 510 | Susan.Lawton@health.qld.gov.au
For further information or to apply online, please visit:

https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV685118
Applications close: Wednesday, 29 July 2026