St John of God Berwick Hospital
has been a leading health care provider to the people of Berwick and the surrounding communities since ****. With more than 200 beds and over 900 caregivers, we provide an extensive range of health care services including day surgery, cancer, cardiac and maternity care.
About our Maternity Unit
Modern 6‐bed Birthing Suite
designed for safe, calm and personalised birthing experiences
6‐cot Level 3 Special Care Nursery (SCN)
providing specialised care for unwell or premature babies
22‐bed antenatal/postnatal ward
, plus onsite CTG service, antenatal clinics and lactation support
K2 Guardian Fetal Monitoring System
for continuous, real‐time fetal surveillance and enhanced clinical decision-making
We welcomed 974 births last year
and tracking toward
1,000+ births this year
— a vibrant, growing maternity service
Your Position at St John of God Berwick Hospital
You will take time with patients and their families, supporting them through every step of their journey to becoming a parent.
Our midwives are dedicated to providing all aspects of pregnancy, birth and postnatal care across our antenatal clinics and services, maternity wards and Birth Suite, as well as caring for babies in our Special Care Nursery.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
Choose the shift pattern that suits you — 7.6 hr, 9.5 hr nights, or 12 hr options for added flexibility
Predictable rosters & supportive leave planning designed to protect your work/life balance
Paid education & professional development, plus access to specialty training
Monthly social events that keep the team connected and energised
Collaborative multidisciplinary care with obstetricians, paediatricians, anaesthetists and lactation consultants
Supportive,



inclusive team culture where you're valued, heard, and encouraged to thrive
The Position
Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.
Provide safe, high-quality midwifery care across the
Birth Suite and postnatal areas
.
Support women and families throughout labour, birth and the postnatal period.
Promote and contribute to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the ward and across the hospital.
Provide patient education and act as a resource for patients, families and colleagues where appropriate.
Support and supervise staff and students as required, including orientating and preceptoring staff.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be a Registered Midwife with current registration with the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
through AHPRA, together with a strong commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction.
You will have:
Demonstrated recent experience working across Birth Suite and postnatal care – this is essential.
Experience providing midwifery care throughout labour, birth and the postnatal period.
The ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
A commitment to ongoing education and career development.
A strong commitment to providing compassionate, family-centred care.




Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
The Benefits
We can offer you:
Salary
$85,480 to $107,881 per annum plus 12% superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
Salary packaging up to
$18,550
on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package advantages above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing
work related expenses
self-education and
additional superannuation
Employee discounts on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Innovative Professional Development opportunities
Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
For all enquiries, please contact
Amanda Owen, Nurse Unit Manager, on **************
.
If suitable applicants are identified the advertisement may close prior to listed date
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Registered Midwife (Melbourne)
🏢 St John of God Health Care
📍 Melbourne