Registered Midwife - Maternity Services

About the Role

Western Health is seeking dedicated Registered Midwives for maternity services across the Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital (Sunshine) and Bacchus Marsh campuses. These full-time or part-time ongoing positions offer stable employment with flexible shifts and a comprehensive benefits package including salary packaging and superannuation. Experience a midwifery practice focused on empowerment, woman-centered care, and professional support, in an environment that respects and nurtures clinical autonomy.

Clinical Opportunities

• Permanent Pool with diverse clinical rotations including birth suites and antenatal/postnatal wards between campuses.
• Continuity of Care models supporting women across pregnancy, birth, and postnatal periods covering low and high-risk cases.
• Galinjera Maternity Program delivering culturally sensitive care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
• Homebirth service enabling facilitation of physiological births in client homes.
• International pathways with immigration sponsorship for internationally qualified midwives relocating to Melbourne.

Why Join Western Health?

• Flexible rosters that accommodate personal and family commitments through contract hours tailored to your needs.
• A strong culture emphasizing safety and professional growth via ongoing education, postgraduate opportunities, and clinical mentorship.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with Victorian public sector standards, plus generous salary packaging including tax-free fringe benefits and allowances.
• Workplace equipped with modern birth suites, birthing pools, advanced monitoring technologies, and multidisciplinary support.

Candidate Profile

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife or eligibility for registration with international credentials supported.
• At least 18 months of post-qualification experience in acute hospital birth suites and intrapartum care.
• Strong dedication to physiological birth, informed consent, and practicing in a culturally safe manner.
• Excellent teamwork abilities and confident interdisciplinary communication to navigate complex clinical situations.
• Required clearances include Victorian Working with Children Check, National Police Record Check, and immunisation compliance before commencing.

Additional Information

Candidates should indicate their preferred campus, model of care (Permanent Pool, Caseload, Galinjera, or Homebirth), and desired contracted employment fraction in their application.