Description:
Midwife – Child & Family Services
Location: Wyong/Umina | Employment Type: Full-Time
Organisation:Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services
Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services is seeking a dedicated Midwife to join our Child & Family Services team, providing culturally safe, trauma-informed care for Aboriginal mothers, babies, and families on Darkinjung Country.
About the Role
As a Midwife, you will:
– Provide holistic antenatal and postnatal care, ensuring the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal women and their babies.
– Work within a transdisciplinary model of care, walking alongside Aboriginal staff and community to deliver culturally responsive services.
– Collaborate with GPs, Aboriginal Health Workers, Early Childhood Nurses, and other key partners to improve maternal and perinatal outcomes.
– Support culturally appropriate health education and family support programs, including New Directions IHAP funding and Connected Beginnings targets.
– Being immersed in early childhood development and Darkinjung language
– Assist in improving outcomes for Aboriginal children in early years.
– Participate in cultural learnings and ceremonies with our gudjagangs (children), fostering deep connection to community, culture, and identity.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
✔ Current AHPRA registration as a Midwife
✔ Experience providing comprehensive midwifery care in a community setting
✔ An understanding of Aboriginal culture, history, and maternal health challenges
✔ Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a transdisciplinary model of care
✔ Commitment to walking alongside Aboriginal staff and community, ensuring culturally safe, family-centred care
✔ To engage in cultural learning, ceremonies, and community events
Why Join Us?
Be part of a culturally strong, supportive environment
Work alongside Aboriginal staff and community in meaningful ways
Engage in ongoing professional development and cultural learning
Make a lasting impact on Aboriginal families, children, and future generations
Be part of something bigger—apply today!