- Part time 16 hours per week, fixed-term role until December 2027
- Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
- $115,289 salary (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About the team
The Perinatal Research Group is led by Associate Professor Clare Whitehead, Head of Fetal Medicine and Associate Professor within the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health at The University of Melbourne. We are a small, but growing team committed to improving outcomes for pregnant women/people and babies.
About the role
The Research Nurse/Midwife supports a significant research portfolio, including a new adaptive platform trial called PLATIPUS (www.platipustrial.org). Based at The Women’s, you will be involved in all aspects of research set-up, recruitment and management. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills and grow research experience while actively contributing to the generation of evidence to support best clinical practice and care.
A regular day will see you:
- Identify potentially eligible families and discuss opportunities to participate in research
- Obtain consent, randomise and facilitate commencement of the study intervention and other related activities.
- Collect, enter and manage data into electronic databases.
- Deliver training sessions and/or otherwise share knowledge and expertise.
- Work collaboratively and supportively with members of the clinical and broader research team.
About you
You are a proactive, adaptable and collaborative registered midwife or nurse who shares our commitment to improving health outcomes for pregnant women/people and their babies. You enjoy speaking with families, have strong clinical expertise and are keen to promote research culture within maternity services.
You’ll bring with you:
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate Nursing and Midwifery experience.
- Previous research experience including the conduct of trials.
- An ability to communicate warmly and professionally with families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Attention to detail, data management skills and a desire to contribute to high-quality research.
- Lived experience of preterm birth is desired.
Our benefits
At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end-of-trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
- Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options
- Flexible working arrangements.
Inclusion and belonging
The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check. Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Kelly Fredell on 0432 975 273 or [email protected].
Application closing date: 29th July 2026
