About the Job

Head Medical is seeking experienced Midwives to join a passionate and growing team in North West Tasmania!

Whether it’s a stroll along the beach before a shift, a mountain hike on your day off, or enjoying world-class food and wine - North West Tasmania offers an unbeatable lifestyle paired with a meaningful midwifery career.

  • Work across antenatal, labour, postnatal, community & special care nursery
  • Idyllic lifestyle with short commutes and low living costs
  • Inclusive, growing team focused on collaboration and continuous learning
  • Rotational roster with a strong focus on work-life balance
  • Ongoing professional development and team support
  • Salary $78,179 - $105,995 AUD + 11.5% employer super

The Role

Join the North West Maternity Service (NWMS), based primarily at the North West Regional Hospital, with outreach to Mersey Community Hospital and rural district hospitals. You will be part of a service delivering the full scope of maternity care, including antenatal clinics, labour and birth, postnatal services, and extended care at home.

You will:

  • Deliver high-quality, women-centred care across the pregnancy journey
  • Provide care in a 4-bed birthing suite, 20-bed inpatient ward, and 8-bed special care nursery
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including lactation consultants, physios, mental health and diabetes services
  • Embrace a culture of safety, learning, and shared decision-making
  • Adapt your care approach for diverse women and their families
  • Support and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation

The Location

   

Burnie is a vibrant coastal city in North West Tasmania, offering the perfect blend of urban convenience and natural beauty. Overlooking Bass Strait, it’s surrounded by rolling hills, picturesque beaches, and close-knit communities. The North West region is renowned for its pristine environment, including the Tarkine wilderness, Cradle Mountain, and expansive national parks. You'll find great schools, a strong sense of community, and a growing cultural and food scene. With short commute times, affordable housing, and endless outdoor activities like hiking, surfing, and cycling, Burnie and the surrounding areas offer an exceptional lifestyle for individuals and families looking to escape the hustle of big city living.

 

What can Head Medical do for you?

Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many relocate since we first started out in 2008. We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location.  Once we have secured a job for you, we will provide support and guidance through the regulatory process the relocation itself.

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Sharon today.

sharon@headmedical.com / +44 (0) 131 240 5276

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