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Bring your midwifery expertise to Tamworth, Australia and enjoy more opportunity and financial freedom for you and your family living in one of our fastest growing regions! Tamworth Hospital’s Maternity unit has a variety of permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available for passionate midwives looking to experience life down under. New Graduates or those who are Graduating shortly are welcome to apply!

• Enjoy a lower cost of living, affordable housing and greater work opportunities
• Stay connected to home with a 6-hour flight from Tamworth (via Sydney) having you back in New Zealand for long weekends and special events.
• Receive financial incentives on top of your salary to support your move
• Need visa sponsorship? We’ve got you covered!

Remuneration: $76,305.39- $107,134.17 NZD* based on exchange rates as at 3/9/24 ($70,049.73 - $98,351.39 AUD) per annum + 11.5 % superannuation + salary packaging + financial incentives
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available
Position Classification: Registered Midwife – Relocate to Australia
Requisition ID: REQ498566
Applications Close: 2nd October 2024
Benefits of making the move to Tamworth Midwifery:

• Tamworth’s got a multicultural vibe. So, if you’re a Kiwi thinking of crossing the ditch, you won’t be alone. There’s a good chance you’ll find fellow New Zealanders cheering on the All Blacks over a potluck dinner.
• You will be working in the largest health facility in New South Wales, outside of the Sydney, Newcastle, and Wollongong, offering you the opportunity to work in a busy hospital with lots of opportunity.
• Be part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team where further education and advancement of skills is highly encouraged – we are here to support you and want to see you thrive!
• You will have many learning and professional development opportunities to grow in your career, with scholarships on offer if you wish to undertake further studies.
• Our management team are proactive and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Full- time employees will have an Additional Day off each month.
• You can reduce your relocation costs through our Salary packaging options (Up to $11600 AUD which converts to 12 581 NZD*)
• You can sign up for Fitness Passport which gives you access to a range of sporting facilities for you and your family at a discounted price.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is counselling support for you and your family members.
• Our Tamworth Midwifery team are a supportive and close-knit team who regularly meet for catch ups outside of work.

Hear from our Midwifery Educator, Mandy:
“The team here are extremely supportive, very kind and caring. It is a team that makes you feel really included. We do bingo together on a Wednesday, and we go out for dinner quite often. If you are considering moving to Tamworth, I would say just do it.”
What we can offer you if you move to Australia with Hunter New England Health;

• Attraction incentive paid as a fortnightly allowance of up to $10,846 NZD* (10,000 AUD) for the first 12-months.
• Retention incentive of up to $10,846 NZD * (10,000 AUD) paid in Australian Dollars thereafter annually.

Plus, if you are looking for sponsorship:

• Permanent Residency Visa 186 nomination paid for by us.
• Migration support/advice and contribution of up to $7,000 AUD for visa application (PR Visa’s)
• We will consider candidates who are on a Working Holiday Visa, interested in TSS (482) Sponsorship with a pathway to Permanent Residency.

About the role:
When you join the team at Tamworth Hospital's Maternity unit, you will be welcomed as a valuable member of our team. You will support women and their families throughout every stage of pregnancy, including antenatal care, labour, and early postnatal support.
This role offers a unique chance to enhance your skills and advance your career by rotating through various clinical areas. These include:

• Birthing Unit
• Triage and Day Assessment
• Caesarean Section Care
• Antenatal and Postnatal Units
• Home Visiting Services
• Antenatal Clinics

You will be joining a supportive and social midwifery team ready to welcome you and your family to Australia:
Hear from our Birth Suite Midwifery Unit Manager, Jess:
"It's a really good team to work in. We just have so many kind, caring, happy people that just love coming to work, which is nice. And it's such a good place to work."
Where you will be working:
Tamworth Hospital is a major referral hospital located in the northern region of the Hunter New England Local Health District. Our 288-bed facility includes a high demand emergency department, Intensive Care, rehabilitation services, a Brain Injury Unit, Diabetes Centre, and high dependency unit. Our Maternity service has a 20-bed antenatal and postnatal unit; 4 birthing suits and 2 assessment rooms; and a 7-day Home Midwifery Service. We look after low to high-risk pregnancies, with birthing numbers sitting just under 1200 per year.
Where you will be living:
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. Located a five-hour drive or one- hour flight from Sydney, and a one hour, 15-minute flight from Brisbane or a 7-hour drive, Tamworth is well connected.

• Tamworth has a population of 64, 459 (as of 2022)
• The median house price is $553 171 NZD ($510,000 AUD)
• The average yearly temperature is a high of 22 degrees and low of 10 degrees
• Tamworth offers great education options with a planned University of New England campus expansion as well as 19 primary schools, 32 childcare centres and 7 high schools.
• To learn more about Tamworth click here- Invest | Tamworth Region

Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!
Hear from our Midwifery Educator, Mandy:
“Tamworth has everything that I need. Its family focused, we have plenty of parks, good schools, and things for kids to do. With my family, we go bushwalking, fishing, hiking, bike riding, bowling, to the movies and we have chickens in our backyard.”
About You:
This role is perfect for someone who is seeking flexible work opportunities and the chance to gain experience in a highly regarded rural facility. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and a team player.
As these roles are accepting overseas candidates with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and ANMAC assessment for ANZSCO code 254111 you are required to have a minimum of two years' experience as a Registered Midwife.
Additional Information:

• If you are a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport you are eligible for permanent employment.
• We are also offering sponsorship to temporary visa holders who hold an appropriate visa, in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time opportunities
• All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.
• Figures are based on the exchange rate from AUD to NZD as at 02/09/24 and will fluctuate with currency exchange rates. The allowance will be up $10,000AUD dollars.
• Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.

Need more information?
1) View the Position Description via the apply button
2) Find out more about applying for this position by clicking apply
For role related queries or questions contact Kelly Ison at Kelly.Ison@health.nsw.gov.au. For recruitment related enquires contact Natalee Balzan Natalee.Balzan@health.nsw.gov.au
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/3v L5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Pay: $76,305.39 – $107,134.17 per year