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

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.