Are you an experienced Registered Midwife looking to build your career in Australia?
Head Medical is working with a highly regarded maternity service in Canberra to recruit committed and compassionate Registered Midwives who are genuinely looking to relocate and establish themselves in Australia.
Whether you're already registered with AHPRA or are eligible to apply, we'd love to hear from you.
- Visa sponsorship and relocation reimbursement available for eligible candidates
- Join a supportive, collaborative maternity team with excellent clinical leadership
- Work across a range of maternity settings within a modern tertiary service
- Live in Australia's capital city – offering an outstanding lifestyle without the congestion of larger metropolitan centres
- Salary AUD $80,378 – $105,656 (commensurate with experience)
Who we're looking for
We are keen to hear from Registered Midwives who:
- Hold current AHPRA registration or are eligible to obtain registration
- Have recent clinical experience within a maternity setting
- Are committed to relocating to Australia and seeking a long-term opportunity
- Enjoy working within a collaborative, woman-centred model of care
The Role
This busy Level 6 tertiary maternity service cares for approximately 3,800 births each year and provides comprehensive maternity care supported by a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Care Nursery (SCN).
You'll gain experience across a variety of clinical areas including:
- Birthing Unit
- Antenatal & Postnatal Wards
- Midwifery Continuity of Care Programmes
- Gynaecology Outpatients
Working alongside experienced Clinical Midwifery Leaders, you'll be supported to continue developing your clinical skills while delivering high-quality, woman-centred care.
The Location

Canberra offers the perfect balance between career progression and quality of life.
Enjoy:
- Affordable living compared with Sydney and Melbourne
- Excellent public and private schools
- Beautiful parks, walking trails and outdoor lifestyle
- Fantastic cafés, restaurants and cultural attractions
- Easy access to Sydney, the South Coast beaches and the Snowy Mountains
- Four distinct seasons and a welcoming community
For midwives looking to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving a genuine work-life balance, Canberra is an exceptional place to call home.
What Head Medical can do for you
Head Medical is a specialist international healthcare recruitment company and has been helping doctors relocate to Australia, New Zealand and beyond since 2008. From identifying the right opportunity through to regulatory applications and relocation, we provide free guidance and support throughout the process. We also have qualified and licensed Immigration Advisers within our team who can assist with migration planning and visa applications for Australia and New Zealand. The services of our licensed Immigration Advisers are provided as an additional service, with any applicable fees discussed in advance.