Reference Number:51975:2026 Graduate Diploma Midwifery Program Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT) Location:Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast The Role: An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic and motivatedRegistered Nursesto advance their careers with the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at Northern Health in 2026. Employment Status: 0.6 EFT ( Paid Employment ) 48 hrs Per Fortnight Why Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fastbecoming the place to be. A day in the life of a Diploma of Midwifery Student: Postnatal ward (4 days per fortnight paid with patient load) Admission and discharge planning, assessing, caring and advocating for birthing people and their families through their child birthing and new parenting journeySupporting breastfeeding and mother-craftingWorking collaboratively with the obstetrics and gynaecology, social work, Koori maternity services, perinatal mental health and physio teams Birth suite (ongoing rotation 2 days per fortnight supernumerary paid) Supernumerary clinical placement providing supportive labour and birthing care to birthing peopleOpportunity to build and apply knowledge through a structured programClinical support and timely feedback from experienced Clinical Midwifery Educators, Clinical Support Midwives and Midwifery and Neonatal teams Antenatal clinic and neonatal nursery exposure (supernumerary spread over 12 months) Supernumerary time in antenatal clinic to support the development of pregnancy care and recruitment for the Continuity of Care Experience component of the programNeonatal nursery rotation to observe and experience care of babies requiring higher needs care. Inthis position the successful applicant will demonstrate: Essential: Bachelor of NursingCurrent National Police History CheckCurrent Working with Children CheckRegistered Nurse as per APHRA registrationRecent acute medical/surgical experience. (minimum 12 months, preferable 2 years) We can offer: Exposure to low, collaborative and high-risk pregnancy careClinical support to complete University HurdlesPaid pro-rata study and exam leave to support your studiesAccess to midwifery specific simulation-based trainingProgram support from expert educators, clinical staff and managersEncouragement to grow, innovate and partake in ongoing training and development programs.Benefits including salary packaging, access to EAP, library and onsite car parking. Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the'Apply'button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Descriptionor alternatively contact: Clinical Midwifery Educator’s Melanie Riseley and Melanie Alcorn on8405-8220or via melanie.riseley@nh.org.au Melanie.alcorn@nh.org.au or Nicole PsailaPostgraduate Program Coordinator viaNicole.psaila@nh.org.au Applications close on 3rd September 2025. Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ programFlexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and supportAn inclusive and culturally safe spaceAccess to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
