Head Medical is seeking experienced and passionate Midwives to join a collaborative and expanding maternity service in North West Tasmania. If you’re committed to women-centred care, thrive in a learning culture, and are looking for a meaningful career paired with an unbeatable lifestyle, this could be your perfect next move.
Whether it’s a stroll along the beach before a shift, a mountain hike on your day off, or indulging in world-class food and wine, North West Tasmania offers an exceptional quality of life with short commutes, low living costs, and a warm, community-focused environment.
- Work across antenatal, labour, postnatal, community, and special care nursery
- Supportive, inclusive team culture with strong collaboration and continuous learning
- Rotational roster designed for true work–life balance
- Ongoing professional development and mentorship
- Salary $78,179 – $105,995 AUD + relocation support up to $15k AUD ( for eligible candidates)
The Role
As part of the North West Maternity Service (NWMS), you will work primarily at the North West Regional Hospital, with outreach to Mersey Community Hospital and surrounding rural hospitals. You will contribute to a service delivering the full scope of maternity care across antenatal clinics, labour and birth, postnatal care, community outreach, and extended care at home.
You will:
- Deliver safe, high-quality women-centred midwifery care throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period
- Work within a 4-bed birthing suite, 20-bed maternity ward, and 8-bed special care nursery
- Collaborate closely with lactation consultants, physiotherapists, mental health teams, diabetes educators, and wider multidisciplinary colleagues
- Embrace and contribute to a culture of safety, learning, and shared decision-making
- Adapt your care approach to meet the needs of diverse women and families
- Support service improvement, innovation, and positive team culture
About You
- Hold Registration with AHPRA ( or eligible)
- Provides exceptional women-centred care and advocates for positive maternity experiences
- Fosters collaboration and teamwork, contributing to a supportive clinical environment
- Demonstrates excellence in practice, with strong clinical acumen
- Embraces continuous learning, contributing to a positive, growth-oriented team culture
- Shows initiative, adaptability, and resilience in a dynamic clinical setting
- Remains calm under pressure and committed to achieving the best outcomes for women and newborns
The Location
Burnie is a vibrant coastal city overlooking Bass Strait, offering a perfect balance of natural beauty and modern convenience. The region is known for:
- The Tarkine wilderness, Cradle Mountain, and pristine national parks
- Beautiful beaches, rolling hills, and endless outdoor activities
- Short commutes, affordable housing, and a welcoming community
- Great schools, a thriving food culture, and a relaxed lifestyle
It’s the ideal destination for Midwives seeking professional growth, work–life balance, and a refreshing pace of life.
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.