Postgraduate Midwifery Program

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Transition Seamlessly into Midwifery with Monash Women’s and unlock your passion in Women Centred Care. 

“Training as a student midwife at Monash Health has been an inspiring journey where evidence-based practice, woman-centred care, and compassionate mentorship came together to shape my growth into a confident, capable future midwife. My experience has been nothing short of transformative, a journey of compassion, clinical growth, and unwavering support that has shaped me into the midwife I aspire to become." Mercy Ossai, Graduate Diploma Midwifery 2025

About the role:

Your Path to Midwifery Excellence: Monash Health offers two distinct pathways to support your clinical learning:

Postgraduate Midwifery Employment Program 

Join our team as a Registered Nurse / Student Midwife while completing your postgraduate diploma. In this role, you will:

• Be employed part-time in maternity (0.6 EFT, 3 days/week) on a fixed-term contract for 18 months, working a rotating roster across all clinical shifts with rotations to different Monash Health sites.
• Gain practical experience in midwifery care as part of a multidisciplinary team providing care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period, including support for women and babies with complex health needs.
• Benefit from supernumerary time at the start of the program to ensure you are well-supported, with ongoing clinical support facilitated by the Midwifery education teams across all sites. 
• Employment opportunities following course completion and successful registration as a Midwife will be subject to application and available vacancies

Clinical Postgraduate Midwifery Fellowship (Unpaid) program 

Alternatively, students may choose to complete their studies in a flexible wholly supernumerary (unpaid) capacity with all clinical placements supported by Monash Health in a fellowship model.

This option includes:

• Structured clinical placements to meet university requirements, providing practical experiences in midwifery care without employment obligations. Work with the multidisciplinary team providing care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period, including support for women and babies with complex health needs.
• Full access to clinical support from Midwifery Education teams across all Monash Health sites
• Dedicated orientation and supervision to support your learning, as well as rotations through different Monash Health sites to provide a variety of opportunities for learning.
• Employment opportunities following course completion and successful registration as a Midwife will be subject to application and available vacancies

Monash Health is committed to providing high-quality education and support for all midwifery students, regardless of the pathway chosen.

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About You

You have been developing your clinical skills as a Registered Nurse within an acute setting and are looking to grow your career as a Registered Midwife showing your commitment and passion for Women Centred Care. To ensure your success in this role, you will have the following demonstrated skills, experience, and knowledge: 

• Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registration as a Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate. 
• Minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience. 
• Completion of a Graduate program is desirable with rotations in acute areas. 
• Meet the enrolment requirements for Deakin University. 
• Outstanding communication and time management skills coupled with delivering holistic women and family centred care 

You Are Also: 

• Dedicated to safe best practice & quality care. 
• Committed to delivering patient-centered care and patient advocacy. 
• Enthusiastic, compassionate, and able to work collaboratively. 

In return:

• Join a dynamic team passionate about women's health. 
• Engage in exciting projects and contribute to healthcare innovation. 
• Collaborate with supportive colleagues in a vibrant work environment. 
• The possibility of ongoing employment upon successful completion of all requirements, including midwifery registration, and availability of midwifery vacancies within the organisation. 
• Unlock opportunities for professional growth and development. 
• We offer inclusion, equity, opportunity, and a workplace where kindness matters 
• Enjoy the benefits of Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs and work closer to home 
• Salary packaging options, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing program, Free flu vaccinations, Private health insurance at discounted rates, + more 

Join us at Monash Health and be part of a rewarding journey towards a meaningful career in midwifery. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Kate Macdonald on 0417570592.

Position Description can be found here

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We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: Tuesday 9th September