When considering a career in midwifery, location is a key factor that can significantly enhance your professional and personal life. If you’re looking for a place that combines professional growth with a fulfilling lifestyle, Tamworth in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, should be at the top of your list. As a vibrant regional city known for its welcoming community, beautiful surroundings, and rich cultural heritage, Tamworth offers midwives an exceptional opportunity to thrive in both their careers and personal lives.
Tamworth: A City with a Heart
Nestled in the heart of NSW, Tamworth is more than just the “Country Music Capital of Australia.” It’s a thriving regional hub that offers a perfect balance between urban amenities and the charm of country living. With a population of over 60,000, Tamworth is large enough to provide all the conveniences of city life, yet small enough to retain a strong sense of community.
- Quality of Life: The city boasts affordable housing, excellent schools, and a range of recreational activities that cater to all interests. Whether you’re into outdoor adventures like hiking and horseback riding or prefer cultural pursuits such as visiting galleries and attending music festivals, Tamworth has something for everyone.
- A Supportive Community: As a midwife, you’ll find that the local community is incredibly supportive of healthcare professionals, making it easier to integrate into the area and build lasting relationships with your patients and colleagues.
- Cultural Richness: Tamworth has a thriving arts scene, with numerous galleries, theatres, and cultural events throughout the year. Additionally, the city’s history is rich with stories of its indigenous heritage, pioneering past, and agricultural roots, all of which are celebrated in local museums and heritage sites.
- Accessibility: Tamworth is well-connected to major cities like Sydney and Brisbane, making it easy to travel for work or leisure. Tamworth Regional Airport offers regular flights to Sydney, ensuring that the wider world is always within reach.
A Rewarding Career at Tamworth Hospital
Working at Tamworth Hospital as a midwife offers the chance to be part of a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment. The hospital is a leading facility in the region, known for its commitment to patient care, innovative practices, and professional development.
Check out what the Midwifery unit has to say about working at Tamworth Hospital below!
Hear from the Tamworth Midwifery Team:
Jess – Birth Suite Midwifery Unit Manager
“Definitely come here! It’s a really good team to work in. We just have so many kind caring, happy people that just love coming to work, which is nice. And it’s such a good place to work. I’ve worked in all other areas, such as an RN, but coming to maternity, everyone’s so much more appreciative, and it’s such a happy place to work.”
Lurena – Midwifery Educator
“Being here in Tamworth is probably the best place that I’ve worked in terms of the staff. It has the most amazing group of midwives who are so united to work together, they demonstrate a higher level of teamwork than I’ve ever had anywhere else I’ve worked. They socialise and connect emotionally, they have a genuine curiosity and concern for one another. They all look out for one another. That doesn’t mean that every day is perfect because it’s not. But most of the time I walk away and I think I’m working with the most amazing people who genuinely care about not only the women that they’re looking after, they want to go the extra mile, but they care about one another. And that makes a difference in the team as well.”
Mandy Coppard – Midwifery Educator
“Tamworth has got everything that I need. It’s family-focused, we’ve got plenty of parks and plenty of things for kids to do. We have a really nice big backyard and we have lots of chickens. We’ve hatched quite a few batches of chickens now, which is pretty exciting. My kids love it.”
Michelle Keir- Director of Nursing and Midwifery
“At Tamworth Maternity Services, we certainly foster and promote flexible work practises. We’ve really looked at how we can do things differently. Can we job share, create new management positions or education positions and make sure there are lots of different pathways?
If you’re a new mum and you want to work part-time, there should be the same opportunity for career development. I think that’s really important.”
Monique – Midwife
“Make the move to Tamworth, you won’t regret it. You’ll come to a welcoming environment. You’ll be well supported and there’s lots of opportunities for growth.”
Conclusion
The midwifery department at Tamworth is composed of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing the highest standard of care to mothers and their newborns. The team is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where every midwife is valued and encouraged to grow in their role.
Join Tamworth Now
Become part of a team that makes a difference in people’s lives, every day. Explore the opportunities available at Tamworth Hospital now. Whether you’re an experienced midwife or starting out your midwifery career, Tamworth is a place where you can truly thrive and make a difference in both your own life and the lives of mothers and families.
For more information on Midwifery opportunities at Tamworth Hospital and to hear more from our dedicated midwives, feel free to reach out to our recruitment team at nurse@icejobs.ie
Or call the ICE Jobs Healthcare team at +353-91-475100
