Midwifery Education Programs Lead

Western Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Health is seeking a Midwifery Program Coordinator in Geelong to lead Graduate Midwife and related programs during a fixed-term maternity leave cover. You will drive strategic direction, coordinate recruitment, onboarding and learning outcomes, and work with education teams to advance evidence-based practice.

Requirements include registered Midwife with AHPRA, 5+ years clinical midwifery, 3+ years education experience, and a postgraduate qualification or progress towards one.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years clinical midwifery experience.
• Minimum 3 years education experience.
• Postgraduate qualification (or working towards) with an educational focus.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction and leadership to midwifery programs ensuring professional practice meets standards.
• Leads curriculum development for transition-to-practice programs.
• Manages behaviours that do not meet policy to ensure safe patient care.
• Coordinates recruitment, onboarding and evaluation of program outcomes.
• Keeps programs aligned with best evidence and educational theory.

Skills

Midwifery experience

Education leadership

Curriculum development

Recruitment onboarding

Education

Postgraduate qualification (education focus)

Job description

Western Health is seeking a Midwifery Program Coordinator in Geelong to lead Graduate Midwife and related programs during a fixed-term maternity leave cover. You will drive strategic direction, coordinate recruitment, onboarding and learning outcomes, and work with education teams to advance evidence-based practice.

Requirements include registered Midwife with AHPRA, 5+ years clinical midwifery, 3+ years education experience, and a postgraduate qualification or progress towards one.