Nurses and midwives
As vital members of the healthcare team, nurses and midwives provide essential care, support and education to the ACT community.
Nursing and midwifery in the ACT public health system
The ACT Government's public health system offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities for both nurses and midwives. They provide significant support to help you achieve your professional goals.
Nurses and midwives work under the terms of the Nursing and Midwifery Enterprise Agreement 2023–26. This agreement sets employment conditions, including pay, allowances and other provisions. Find this agreement on the ACT Public Service Employment Portal.
As a nurse or midwife, you can expect:
- job stability – find both permanent and contract nursing and midwifery positions
- variety – discover opportunities for all skill levels and specialties and rotational positions
- great pay and conditions – benefit from competitive pay rates and excellent employment conditions
- study support – get assistance for postgraduate study
- clear career paths – advance your nursing or midwifery career
- relocation help – get financial support if you need to relocate
- continuous learning – benefit from ongoing education and training to boost and strengthen your nursing or midwifery skills
- research focus – work in an environment that supports nursing and midwifery research
- financial perks – salary packaging opportunities.
Support for nurses and midwives
Nurse and Midwife Support (NM Support) is a free and confidential service supporting the health and wellbeing of nurses and midwives.
You can use the service if you are a:
- nurse
- midwife
- nursing and midwifery student
- educator
- employer
- concerned family member.
It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How to contact the service
There are 2 ways to contact them. Either:
- Call 1800 667 877 to speak to an experienced counsellor.
- Go to NM Support and email a counsellor.