Midwife: Shape a Modern Maternity Service (Flexible Roles)

Barwon Health; Victoria; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

Extensive professional development

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses cap at $9,010

Meals and entertainment cap at $2,650

Job summary

Barwon Health is recruiting for a registered midwife to provide evidence-based, woman-centred care across the maternity continuum. You will work with obstetricians, nurses and allied health professionals, with options to rotate between the Birthing Suite and Postnatal Ward.

The role supports a culture of excellence, respect, and continuous improvement. As part of Victoria’s largest regional health service, you’ll enjoy professional development, education opportunities, and a strong team.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
• Minimum 12 months experience across the maternity continuum.
• Compassionate, respectful and family‑focused approach with cultural safety.
• Highly organised with excellent communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence‑based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred care across the full continuum of pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period.
• Undertake comprehensive maternal and neonatal assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating care within your scope of practice.
• Support normal birth while recognising and responding promptly to clinical deterioration or obstetric and neonatal emergencies.
• Administer medications and intravenous therapies in accordance with legislation, policies and professional standards.
• Promote informed decision‑making by educating and empowering women and their families.
• Collaborate effectively with obstetric, neonatal and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and comply with Victorian legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, education and professional development to uphold best practice standards.

Skills

Registered Midwife

12 months maternity experience

Cultural safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Barwon Health is recruiting for a registered midwife to provide evidence-based, woman-centred care across the maternity continuum. You will work with obstetricians, nurses and allied health professionals, with options to rotate between the Birthing Suite and Postnatal Ward.

The role supports a culture of excellence, respect, and continuous improvement. As part of Victoria’s largest regional health service, you’ll enjoy professional development, education opportunities, and a strong team.