Start your midwifery career where your growth means more
Reaching graduation is a significant milestone. At Healthscope, we are here to help you take the next step with an immersive 12-month Graduate Midwifery Program designed for early-career Registered Midwives. As one of Australia's largest private healthcare providers, we care for communities nationwide through our network of hospitals offering acute, medical, surgical, mental health and rehabilitation services.
You will join experienced teams in well-supported hospital environments while you transition into independent practice.
What the Graduate Midwifery Program offers
Our 12-month program (minimum 30 hours per week, full-time or part-time) is structured to help you build skills and confidence in your first year as a Registered Midwife.
· One to three rotations within your graduate stream over the 12-month program
· Ongoing employment contract from the start of the program
· Supernumerary time at the beginning to ease into independent practice
· Dedicated support from experienced professionals at site, state and national levels
· State Orientation Days to connect with leaders and fellow graduates
· Paid study days, peer networking and mentorship opportunities
· Annual leave during your first rotation to support your wellbeing
· Graduation Ceremony to celebrate your year
· Healthscope advantages - discounted health cover, Maxxia Rewards, Fitness Passport, EAP services and more
Hospital Locations
Our Graduate Midwifery Program is offered across selected Healthscope hospitals. Availability varies by hospital and state.
Graduate Stream
- Maternity (Registered Midwives only) What makes Healthscope different for graduates In the private healthcare sector,
you will gain hands-on experience while being supported every step of the way.
As a Healthscope Graduate Midwife you will
Work closely with women, families and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care
Learn from experienced midwives, educators and medical specialists
Develop expertise across the maternity continuum
Benefit from structured rosters that recognise life outside of work
What you'll be doing as a Graduate Midwife
Providing woman-centred care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period
Monitoring maternal and neonatal wellbeing
Supporting and educating women and their families
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
Advocating for women and delivering safe, evidence-based care
Developing clinical judgement and confidence in a supported environment
What we're looking for & to be eligible, you'll need
Evidence of Australian working rights
Completion of a nursing or midwifery course within the last six months or expected completion at least one month before starting
Availability for a minimum of 30 hours per week on a rotating roster including AM, PM, nights, weekends and public holidays
What to prepare for your application
Your updated resume (mandatory)
Two recent student clinical placement reports (mandatory)
Proof of Australian working rights
If you currently hold a student or similar temporary visa, a brief document outlining your proposed next visa plans
Recruitment timeline
August 2025 - Advertising
October 2025 - Interviews
November 2025 - Offers
December 2025 & January 2026 - Onboarding
February & March 2026 - Orientations
Ready to start your graduate year with Healthscope?
Take the next step in your midwifery career and apply online today to join Healthscope's Graduate Midwifery Program, where your career truly means more.