Job Description
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Location:
Multiple Western Health sites /n
- Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, Ongoing /n
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Salary:
RM Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging /n /n

About the role
/n Join our friendly, multi-disciplinary collaborative team and reignite your passion for midwifery at Western Health. We are seeking passionate Midwives to join our dynamic Maternity Services team, known for its robust midwifery culture and supportive environment. /n /n We are now able to offer employment working in low-risk, all-risk or Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander (Galinjera) teams with the option of providing homebirth services. /n /n Western Health is offering sponsorship to internationally qualified Midwives who are looking to move to Melbourne, Australia. /n /n About you: /n /n
- Current Certification: AHPRA certification as a Registered Midwife. /n
- Competent in Birth Suite and caring for intrapartum. /n
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Experience:
Minimum 18 months' experience as a Registered Midwife in an Australian hospital setting (excluding placements). /n
- Passionate Advocates: Dedicated to woman-centered care, advocacy, and education. /n
- Clinical Excellence: Possess excellent clinical skills with evidence-based judgment. /n
- Collaborative Spirit: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. /n
- Commitment to Development: Desire and experience in undertaking professional development activities to enhance nursing/midwifery expertise. /n /n /n IMPORTANT: In your cover letter and application, clearly specify the position and site you are applying for, based on the available vacancies listed below. /n /n Opportunities are available across: /n Midwifery Permanent Pool (Multiple Campuses) /n Join our Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Unit (NMWU)



Pool and work flexibly across both Joan Kirner and Bacchus Marsh campuses. Our Pool services are designed to fill daily vacancies that arise across Western Health’s Maternity Services. /n /n Pool work offers contracted hours, shift variety, cross-campus exposure, and helps build diverse clinical skills while reducing burnout and enhancing satisfaction. /n /n Flexible working arrangements will also be considered on an individual basis. /n /n

Key responsibilities
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- Deliver safe, high-quality, woman-centered maternity care in line with Western Health standards. /n
- Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams across various maternity care areas. /n
- Promote evidence-based midwifery practices and professional excellence. /n
- Support patient education, informed decision-making, and cultural safety. /n
- Engage in continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the maternity setting. /n /n /n $84,188.00
- $107,510.00 per annum based on experience, per the Nurses &Midwives; (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employer) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028. /n /n Click here for the Position Description. /n /n About Western Health /n Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West
- one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.



/n More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care. /n We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care. /n We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and career development opportunities. /n /n Why join us? /n Compensation and Benefits /n /n
- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs. /n
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning. /n /n /n Learning and Development /n /n
- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy. /n
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship. /n /n /n Community Impact and Inclusion /n /n
- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce. /n
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research. /n /n /n Organisational Culture and Environment /n /n
- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excell

📌 Registered Midwife (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne