Job Description
Posting Start Date: 14/08/2026
Req ID: 5532
Job Title: 2026 Graduate Midwife Program - Mid Year Intake
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time, Permanent Part Time
Job Location: Frankston
Job Description:
Supportive program with opportunities in multiple areas of the Women's Health Unit and Special Care Nursery
Vibrant and busy unit with a wide range of experiences to develop your scope of practice
Graduate Year or Transition to Speciality Progam Options
Award: MIDWIFE GR 2 YR 1 (YS12) - MIDWIFE GR 2 YR 5 (YS5)
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
The Registered Midwife (RM) is a valued and integral member of the Peninsula Health multidisciplinary team demonstrating flexibility in caring for patients and their families across the organisation. The RM works competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence-based, person-centered care to achieve optimal health outcomes. The Graduate Midwife Program is designed to assist the newly qualified RM in the transition from student to registered practitioner as a valued member of our healthcare team.
Transition to Speciality Program (TSP) options also availabe for those that have completed their training and need consolidation of skills.
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Skills & Experience Required
Essential
AHPRA registration as a Midwife
Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience
The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Effective communication and the ability to relate to consumers from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds
Next Steps
Please upload the following documents to your application:
Resume including referees
Academic transcript
x2 recent clinical reports
For role specific information please contact Joshua Sutherland, Recruitment Coordinator:
[email protected]
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Nursing Recruitment team at
[email protected] (03) 9784 1185.
The role ceases advertising on 26th May 2026 : Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
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