Job Description
Start your midwifery career where your growth means more
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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.
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What the Graduate Midwifery Program offers
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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.
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One to three rotations within your graduate stream over the 12-month program
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Ongoing employment contract from the start of the program
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Supernumerary time at the beginning to ease into independent practice
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Dedicated support from experienced professionals at site, state and national levels
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State Orientation Days to connect with leaders and fellow graduates
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Paid study days, peer networking and mentorship opportunities
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Annual leave during your first rotation to support your wellbeing
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Graduation Ceremony to celebrate your year
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Healthscope benefits - discounted health cover, Maxxia Rewards, Fitness Passport, EAP services and more
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Hospital Locations
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Our Graduate Midwifery Program is offered across selected Healthscope hospitals. Availability varies by hospital and state.
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Graduate Stream
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Maternity (Registered Midwives only)
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What makes Healthscope different for graduates
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In the private healthcare sector,



you will gain hands‐on experience while being supported every step of the way.
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As a Healthscope Graduate Midwife you will
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Work closely with women, families and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care
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Learn from experienced midwives, educators and medical specialists
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Develop expertise across the maternity continuum
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Benefit from structured rosters that recognise life outside of work
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What you'll be doing as a Graduate Midwife
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Providing woman-centred care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period
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Monitoring maternal and neonatal wellbeing
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Supporting and educating women and their families
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Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
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Advocating for women and delivering safe, evidence‐based care
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Developing clinical judgement and confidence in a supported setting
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What we're looking for & to be eligible, you'll need
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Evidence of Australian working rights
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Completion of a nursing or midwifery course within the last six months or expected completion at least one month before starting
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Availability for a minimum of 30 hours per week on a rotating roster including AM, PM, nights, weekends and public holidays
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What to prepare for your application
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Your updated resume (mandatory)
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Two recent student clinical placement reports (mandatory)
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Proof of Australian working rights
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If you currently hold a student or similar temporary visa, a brief document outlining your proposed next visa plans
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Recruitment timeline
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August **** - Advertising
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October **** - Interviews
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November **** - Offers
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December **** & January **** - Onboarding
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February & March **** - Orientations
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Ready to start your graduate year with Healthscope?
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📌 Graduate Registered Midwife - Feb 2027 (Victoria)
🏢 Healthscope
📍 Victoria