Graduate Support Program for Registered Midwives
Our Graduate Support Program for Registered Midwives is designed to support your transition from study into professional midwifery practice, enabling you develop into a confident, reflective and compassionate midwife.
This flexible 12-month program is tailored to your individual interests, learning style and career aspirations.
When you join our Graduate Support Program for Registered Midwives, you become part of a warm, supportive, people focused environment.
Over 12 months, commencing each
February
, you will strengthen your clinical skills, develop confidence and build a strong sense of professional identity.
You'll gain experience across key areas of maternity care, including:
Birth Suite
Postnatal Ward
Special Care Nursery
For dual-degree graduates, there is also the opportunity to complete an
additional six-month rotation
in acute medical or surgical areas.
Support throughout your program
Your development is supported through a comprehensive, multitiered support structure, providing access to:
Maternity Managers and Associate Maternity Managers
Clinical Midwifery Educators
Clinical Midwifery teams
Graduate Support Team
The education and clinical teams are dedicated in supporting you throughout your journey by providing guidance, answering questions, and helping you feel connected to the broader Epworth community.
You will be supported to expand your knowledge, develop advanced, midwifery-specific clinical skills, and thrive in an environment that values your contribution.




Your midwifery graduate program includes an extensive orientation and supernumerary period as well as a structured learning program that includes
graduate development days
.
The overall program provides opportunities to consolidate knowledge, share experiences, and build connections with fellow graduates, in addition to midwifery specific education days.
Why choose the Graduate Support Program for Midwives?
Part time (0.8 EFT) employment that supports work life balance
A tailored 12 - month program designed to meet your midwifery clinical and professional development
Opportunity to consolidate and extend your midwifery skills within a caring and supportive environment
A caring team setting that values learning and professional growth
Join our graduate program!
Individually tailored 12-month program
Consolidate your clinical skills in a caring and supportive environment
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world‐class health services.
As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women's and men's health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology.
Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Eligibility requirements
Before commencing the program, you must:
Be on track to complete a
Bachelor of Midwifery
or
Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery
Be eligible for
AHPRA registration
before the program start date
Hold
Australian citizenship, permanent residency, Current Zealand citizenship
, or a valid working visa with
unrestricted part time work rights
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