It's a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme! Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time and Casual Opportunities Available Position Classification: Registered Midwife Hours Per Week: Up to 38Requisition ID: REQ527056 Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Registered Midwife - Incentives Offered Manning Hospital About the role: Manning Maternity Services offers comprehensive, woman-centred care to mothers and babies from 34 weeks of gestation, focusing on those with low to moderate risk factors, as well as post-caesarean section care. The Maternity Unit is equipped with three birthing rooms, each with an ensuite, an assessment room, and a spacious bath designed for use during labor. Additionally, the unit provides 13 beds for the care of antenatal and postnatal mothers and their babies. Our dedicated staff are fully supported by the Midwifery Unit Manager, Clinical Midwifery Educators, and Clinical Midwifery Specialists to ensure the highest standard of care. Where you'll be working: Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer! You will be joining a dynamic team of midwives, collaborating with experienced professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional care. Benefits: Superannuation contributions 11.5%. Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees). Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time). Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing. Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members. Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals. Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy. Career Development opportunity. Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme: As a Midwife you may be eligible for one of the two Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme offers below (eligibility criteria for each apply) Midwifery Sign-on Bonus A $20,000 lump sum sign-on bonus for midwives moving from work in an NSW MM1 and MM2 location to work in an NSW MM3 to MM7 location, or midwives moving from interstate to work in an NSW MM3 to MM7 location (proof of relocation must be provided)*. Please refer to eligibility criteria and further information via the following link: https://bit.ly/4eOv0N5 You may be eligible for other incentives and benefits under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme after your first 12 months of service including a retention incentive of up to $10,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time employees). *All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis OR This vacancy may be eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*: Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually Attraction and Retention incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11.5% superannuation. Please refer to eligibility criteria and further information via the following link: Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme - Imagine Rural (nsw.gov.au) *All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**: Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year) Additional personal leave (up to 5 more days per year) Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs) Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends *The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via ****** to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package. Requirements:Our successful candidate will possess the following: Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA. Additional information: An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Lyn Murray on ****** Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via ****** or 1300 40 25 23.HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn! #ruralhealthincentive #midwiferyincentive