Role Summary:
- Location: Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s (St Albans) and Bacchus Marsh Hospitals
- Employment Type: Part-Time (64 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
- Salary: RM Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
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:
- A supportive program completing rotations across the continuum of pregnancy care
- A comprehensive on-boarding plan, regular debriefing sessions and study days
- Commencement of career development pathways and post graduate study
- Ongoing employment in Maternity services (part-time or casual)
- Ongoing education and career advancement opportunities
About you:
- Must be eligible to apply via Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV)
- Must be graduating as a Registered Midwife in 2026
- Must not have completed a previous graduate program
- Must be eligible to work as a Registered Midwife in Australia
- Must be registered with AHPRA as a Registered Midwife prior to commencement
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:
- PMCV Number assigned through gnmp.pmcv.com.au
- Cover letter
- Concise curriculum vitae including a table of all undergraduate clinical placements and other work experience.
- Nominate TWO clinical referees. PMCV will be collecting the references.
- A certified transcript of all results (key to results to be included).
- Two recent summative clinical appraisals, including cover pages—from recent adult acute placements; however, if no third-year adult acute placement was completed, one appraisal may be from a second-year adult acute placement and the other from any clinical placement.
- Completed ‘Preference Form’
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.
- Program listed on PMCV: Combined JK/Combined BM
- Western Health job advert: 2027 Combined Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program
- Clinical assessments (3rd or 4th year): 1 Nursing and 1 Midwifery
- Program listed on PMCV: Midwifery JK/Midwifery BM
- Western Health job advert: 2027 Graduate Midwife Program
- Clinical assessments (3rd or 4th year): 2 Midwifery
- Program listed on PMCV: MGP JK/MGP BM
- Western Health job advert: 2027 Graduate Midwifery Group Practice Program
- Clinical assessments (3rd or 4th year): 2 Midwifery
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
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about providing best care, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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