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Registered Midwife

Murray, UT · On-site

$37.75 - $51.51/hr

Nursing/Midwifery Apply now * Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable ... International applicant guidelines Position Description Advertised: Oct 10 2025 Cen. Australia ...

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What is international midwifery?

International midwifery refers to the practice of midwifery in a global context, often involving midwives who work across different countries or in international health settings. These professionals provide prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum care, and may also focus on improving maternal and newborn health in underserved or developing regions. International midwives may work with humanitarian organizations, non-profits, or governmental agencies, and often adapt their skills to diverse cultural and clinical environments. Their work helps address disparities in maternal health and supports safe childbirth practices worldwide.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an international midwife?

To thrive as an International Midwife, you need a comprehensive understanding of maternal and newborn health, midwifery certification or licensure, and experience in diverse clinical settings. Familiarity with global health systems, electronic health records, and international health regulations is often required. Cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and strong communication skills help navigate language barriers and varied healthcare environments. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe, effective care and positive outcomes for mothers and infants across different countries and contexts.

What are some common challenges faced by international midwives when working in different cultural and healthcare settings?

International midwives often encounter challenges such as language barriers, adapting to varying cultural beliefs about childbirth, and differences in healthcare infrastructure. It’s important to be sensitive to local customs and practices while maintaining evidence-based care. Additionally, resource limitations and unfamiliar legal or regulatory frameworks may require adaptability and strong problem-solving skills. Collaboration with local healthcare teams and ongoing cultural competency training are key to overcoming these challenges and providing effective maternal care.

What is the difference between International Midwifery vs Registered Midwife?

AspectInternational MidwiferyRegistered Midwife
CredentialsVaries by country; often requires international certification or diplomaLicensed or registered in a specific country, with national certification
Work EnvironmentGlobal settings, including developing countries, NGOs, and international clinicsHospitals, clinics, and birthing centers within a specific country
Employer & Industry UsageInternational organizations, NGOs, and global health agenciesLocal healthcare facilities and hospitals

International Midwifery involves providing maternal care across different countries, often requiring international certifications and working in diverse settings. Registered Midwives are licensed professionals practicing within a specific country’s healthcare system. Both roles focus on maternal and newborn care but differ mainly in scope, credentials, and work environment.

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Executive Director of Nursing/Midwifery

SA Health

Murray, UT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide strategic, transformational, and innovative leadership for nursing and midwifery services within the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network.

  • Oversee clinical care, governance, and service delivery to ensure high-quality and effective healthcare services.

  • Manage stakeholder engagement, provide strategic advice, and produce reports, submissions, and briefing papers related to nursing and midwifery services.


Job description

Agency: 16 - Riverland Mallee Coorong LHN
Job no: 947031
Work type: Full time
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

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  • Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable
  • RN/M6.6 | Registered Nursing/Midwifery Level 6.6 | $200,740.00 p.a.
  • Full time | Ongoing Permanent
  • Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery (EDNM) is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The EDNM is responsible for the strategic, transformational & innovative leadership, clinical care and governance, and direction for the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) in ensuring services function in a meaningful capacity, producing a high degree of confidence in the service delivery.

What We're Looking For:

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife with current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration, supported by relevant postgraduate qualifications and extensive senior clinical leadership experience.
  • Proven executive leadership in managing complex health services, driving organisational reform, service transformation, and continuous quality improvement across multidisciplinary environments.
  • Strategic people leader with demonstrated success in workforce planning, recruitment, retention, succession planning, and fostering high-performing, engaged nursing and midwifery teams.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence, build partnerships, provide strategic advice, and produce high-quality reports, submissions, and briefing papers.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare governance, including nursing and midwifery legislation, public sector policy, quality and safety frameworks, and contemporary evidence-based practice.
  • Commitment to equitable healthcare, with experience working alongside Aboriginal communities and diverse populations, and an understanding of the broader political, social, and health system environment shaping service delivery.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

  • We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
  • Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
  • Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
  • Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
  • Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
  • Join RMCLHN's Aged Care Nursing Team (video)

Applicant Information

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

  • DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
  • Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 947031

Enquiries

Wayne Champion
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 08 85802402
E-mail: wayne.champion@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

04 September 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

RN6.6 - Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery - Role Descripion.pdf

About Riverland Mallee Coorong Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Position Description

Advertised: Aug 14 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Application close: Sep 04 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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