Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7593
About the role:
Western Health are currently seeking applications for the 2027 Graduate Midwife Program, at both the Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s and Bacchus Marsh campuses. Western Health has an excellent reputation for providing Graduate Midwives and Nurses with a smooth transition to practice from student to Registered Midwife.
The Graduate Midwife Program offers early career support rotating across the continuum of pregnancy care.
Graduates have the opportunity to participate in the Grad + Program in their 2nd year, undertaking two theoretical postgraduate equivalent subjects and options for additional rotations
This Program is offered at 64hrs per fortnight (0.84FTE). Four intakes are offered in 2027 (February, April, July and September). This program will be supported by Clinical Midwifery Educators and Clinical Support Midwives.
Western Health can offer you:
About you:
Applicants, please note the hyperlinked Preference Form. Please download, complete and attach under the 'Selection Criteria Response' when submitting your application.
How to apply:
Applicants are asked to complete a three-step process:
Step 1: Apply to PMCV (gnmp.pmcv.com.au) using the Computer Match system, listing Western Health amongst your preferences.
Step 2: Apply to Western Health using the online process. Each application must include:
For additional information regarding the program, please click here.
Please note: Western Health offers multiple Midwifery Graduate Programs. Refer to the information below to ensure you are applying to the corresponding Western Health advert.
Applying for Multiple Midwifery Programs?
Rank all preferred options on your PMCV application (gnmp.pmcv.com.au). Then, submit a single application to Western Health and clearly state the midwifery programs you are applying for in your cover letter.
Applying for both Combined and Midwifery Programs?
Rank all preferred options on your PMCV application (gnmp.pmcv.com.au). Then, apply separately to both relevant Western Health job adverts: Midwifery and Combined Nursing/Midwifery
Step 3: PMCV one-way interviews (refer to PMCV website)
Click here for the Guide on How to Apply.
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Community impact and inclusion
Organisational culture and environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about providing best care, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 1 July 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Maeve Codd (Midwifery Program Coordinator) via [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.