Clinical Midwife - Perinatal Loss Team

About the role

Mater Mothers’ Hospital is seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Midwife to join the Perinatal Loss Team on a permanent part time basis, 24 hours per week.

This specialist service provides trauma-informed, family-centred care to families experiencing stillbirth, neonatal death and complex pregnancy loss, alongside continuity of care in subsequent pregnancies. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role supports inpatient and outpatient care coordination, bereavement support, follow-up planning, pregnancy after loss care, and collaboration with clinical governance and investigation pathways. 

Salary range: $57.48 - $61.55 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the current Clinical Midwife, and duties will include: 

• Coordinating care for bereaved families 
• Direct care and support to grieving families 
• Provision of ongoing bereavement support following discharge 
• Involvement in perinatal mortality audit processes, and 
• Participation in quality assurance activities 

About you

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife (no restrictions) 
• Considerable previous midwifery experience 
• A genuine interest in perinatal loss support 
• Advanced clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of midwifery practice 
• Effective communication and clinical problem-solving skills to maximise patient care within the multidisciplinary team 
• An ability to work autonomously and function as a member of a small delivery team 
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of health care and midwifery practice, and to continuing professional development of self and others.  
• Willingness to commit to and role model the Mater values 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Sunday 6th September 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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