Midwifery sign-on bonus

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What is the midwifery sign-on bonus?

As part of the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, the midwifery sign-on bonus is offered to experienced midwives working in metro NSW or interstate who are looking to relocate to rural or remote NSW. This sign-on bonus aims to attract and recruit midwives to these locations in NSW.

Midwives who start work with NSW Health in these locations will receive up to a $20,000 flat-rate sign-on bonus under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (RHWIS) and help deliver outcomes that matter most to our NSW community.

Who is eligible to receive an incentive package?

The midwifery sign-on bonus is open to registered midwives starting work with NSW Health in a Commonwealth Government Modified Monash Model (MM) level 3 to level 7 location.

Inclusions and eligibility for the scheme are:

• Midwives moving from work in an NSW MM1 and MM2 location to work in an NSW MM3 to MM7 location (inclusive)
• Midwives moving from outside NSW or internationally to work in an NSW MM3 to MM7 location (inclusive)
• Eligible midwife classifications include:
• Registered Midwives Year 2 to Year 8 and thereafter
• Clinical Midwife Specialists
• Clinical Midwife Educators
• Clinical Midwife Consultants
• Midwifery Unit Manager
• Midwife Managers
• Midwives employed as:
• Permanent full-time (an average of 38 hours per week across a year)
• Permanent part-time
• Temporary contracts with a contract duration of 18 months or greater

Midwives who are already working in NSW MM3 to MM7 locations are not included for this scheme.

What are the terms and conditions?

• You must relocate and start work with NSW Health in an eligible location and position between 30 September 2024 to 31 March 2025.
• The $20,000 sign-on bonus is based on a full time equivalent health worker's hours (average of 38 hours per week across a year).
• For employees who don't work full time, this amount is pro-rata'd to your contracted hours or ordinary working hours.
• You must commit to working for 18 months in that position with NSW Health. If you were to leave before the 18-month commitment, then you would have to repay a percentage of the sign-on bonus relative to your time served

How is the sign-on bonus paid?

Once you start work with NSW Health as a midwife in an eligible location and position, your sign-on bonus will be paid as a lump sum through your payroll.

The sign-on bonus is paid to you because of your employment with NSW Health and is subject to PAYG withholding.

We strongly recommend that you discuss any incentives you might receive or are already receiving with a financial advisor. NSW Health does not provide financial and tax advice.

Will I be able to receive any other incentives and benefits?

You are eligible to receive other incentives and benefits that are entitlements under your industrial Award. If you are relocating, your health organisation may also discuss options with you for additional accommodation assistance and relocation benefits.

Ongoing incentives 

You may also be eligible for other incentives and benefits under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme after your first 12 months of service. The value of your incentive package will depend on the MM classification of your location and the vacancy classification of your position. You can find out more about incentives and benefits offered to you at Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

Subsequent incentive packages

Registered Midwives who move to another location within 2 years of commencing will need to be assessed according to the RHWIS policy directive to determine if they are eligible for a subsequent incentive package.

The sign-on bonus does not apply to transfers, including where a health worker may transfer to higher MM employment. The sign-on bonus is paid as a 'sign-on' to working at an NSW Health MM3 to MM7 location. Midwives would not be eligible for a second sign-on bonus.

How do I apply?

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For more information

If you have further questions or need further information, please email NSWH-RHWIS@health.nsw.gov.au.