Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: As per award

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Loddon Mallee - Mount Alexander

Reference: VG/1946227

About Dhelkaya Health

Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.

Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.

Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.

We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.

Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.

Position Title: Midwifery Group Practice Midwife

Classification: Clinical Midwife Specialist (JC5)

Salary per hour: $56.61 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: 12-month fixed term contract (parental leave cover) from 21 December 2026 to 20 December 2027 / part-time (56 hours per fortnight)

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028

Role description The Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) midwife will provide and coordinate comprehensive evidenced based care at an advanced level, for an allocated caseload of women utilising primary healthcare principles and advanced problem solving across the childbirth continuum.

The MGP midwife will also provide leadership, planning, coordination, and in addition provide support and mentorship to other staff.



The MGP midwife will be responsible and accountable for the achievement of quality care and monitoring of outcomes for their allocated women.

About you

- Current midwifery registration with APRHA
- FSEP Level 3 practitioner
- Skilled in neonatal resuscitation
- Recent obstetric emergency simulation training
- Current driver's licence

Culture and Benefits Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

- Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
- Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passportmembership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- Health and wellbeing:



through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
- Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/< /a> The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and skilled health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please contact April Jardine – Maternity Unit Manager on (03) 5471 3557

We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.

Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the ). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.

Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

Applications close Sunday 27 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

15 September 2026

📌 MGP Midwife (Mount Alexander Shire)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Mount Alexander Shire