International Midwife Opportunity – ACT Health, Canberra – Espirita Australia Midwives

Reference: 33007
Date posted: 09.10.2025
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Job details

Canberra, Australia
Temporary/ locum
A$72,000.00 - A$87,000.00
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Espirita is offering exciting opportunities for qualified and compassionate Midwives to join ACT Health in Canberra on a three-year contract.

Why Canberra?
As Australia’s capital, Canberra combines career opportunity with a high quality of life:

  • Excellent public services and infrastructure
  • Access to nature, cultural attractions, and vibrant city life
  • Strong community values and work-life balance
  • Convenient travel links to Sydney, Melbourne, and beyond

Why Espirita?
As part of the Acacium Group, Espirita provides:

  • Personalised support throughout your relocation
  • End-to-end guidance on visa, registration, and onboarding
  • Partnerships with leading healthcare providers
  • Ethical and inclusive recruitment practices

About the Role
Midwives will support women and families through pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatal care across hospital and community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care
  • Monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing
  • Support safe and informed birthing experiences
  • Educate families on newborn care and recovery
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent
  • AHPRA registration (or eligibility)
  • English language proficiency
  • Minimum 24 months of recent acute care experience
  • Willingness to relocate to Canberra for at least 3 years

What ACT Health Offers:

  • Salary: $72,000–$87,000 AUD (based on experience)
  • Relocation Support: Flights, shipping, and temporary accommodation
  • Visa Sponsorship
  • Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 AUD
  • Additional Benefits:
    • Salary packaging and tax concessions
    • Career development and study leave
    • Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing programs

Our Commitment
Espirita is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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Espirita is a trading name of Pulse Healthcare Ltd (03156103) a limited company registered in England and Wales and with its registered office address at 9 Appold Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2A 2AP.
Favorite Healthcare Staffing, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company, d/b/a Espirita™, with principal offices located at 9800 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212. Espirita is a trademark of Indigo Bidco Ltd., an affiliate of Espirita.