ANZSCO 25414.1ModerateShortage

Midwives

Health Professionals · Midwifery and Nursing Professionals

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Moderate Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$2,114

Full-time workers

Employment

19,400

Total workers

10yr Growth

+26.7%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

Shortage

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation30.0%
Augmentation67.0%

Key Tasks

  • Providing advice and support during pre-conception, intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal periods in partnership with women
  • Providing care and management of pregnancy and birth
  • Assessing progress and recognising warning signs of abnormal and potentially abnormal pregnancies requiring referral to an obstetrician
  • Monitoring the condition of women and foetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour
  • Conducting health education classes and seminars to promote the health of mothers and babies such as reproductive health, antenatal education, preparation for parenthood and breastfeeding
  • Providing advice on nutrition, childcare and family planning

Employment Projections to 2035

Median Age

38

Female Share

100.0%

Part-Time Share

57.0%

Skill Level

1 / 5

Highest