Midwifery Program Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants

Learning Academy access

Job summary

Western Health invites applications for a Midwifery Program Coordinator to lead Graduate Midwife, Combined Graduate Nurse/Midwife, Bridging/Refresher and Diploma programs in a fixed-term maternity leave cover.

You will set strategic direction, coordinate recruitment and onboarding, and foster a learning culture. You’ll collaborate with education teams to ensure seamless transitions for participants and contribute to research and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with AHPRA and current practicing credential.
• Minimum 5 years clinical midwifery experience.
• Minimum 3 years education experience in teaching or program delivery.
• Postgraduate qualification (or working towards) with an educational focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to midwifery programs.
• Develop curriculum for transition-to-practice programs.
• Immediately manage any behaviours not meeting policy for safe patient care.
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate recruitment processes and learning outcomes.
• Keep programs updated with best evidence and contemporary educational theory.

Skills

Registered Midwife (AHPRA)

Clinical midwifery experience (5+ yrs)

Education program development

Education

Postgraduate qualification in education

Job description

• Employment Type: Part-Time (72 hours/fortnight), Fixed Term (until January 2028)
• Salary: Educator (Course/Phase/Inservice/Continuing Education) $134K-$137.6K + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

Join Our Team as a Midwifery Program Coordinator!

Western Health is seeking an experienced and passionate Midwifery Program Coordinator to lead and oversee our Graduate Midwife Program, Combined Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program, Midwifery Bridging/Refresher Program, and Graduate Diploma of Midwifery Program in a fixed term maternity leave cover position.

In this pivotal role, you'll provide strategic direction, coordinate recruitment and onboarding, and foster a culture of learning and excellence.

You'll work closely with education teams to ensure seamless transitions for program participants and contribute to research and evidence-based practice.

Key responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction and leadership to the midwifery programs ensuring that the ongoing professional practice of Graduate Nurses/Midwives meets professional standards of nursing/midwifery practice and is within the policies and guidelines of Western Health.
• Provides strategic direction and curriculum development to all transition to practice programs.
• Act appropriately to immediately manage any behaviours that do not meet policy and procedure ensuring safe patient care.
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the midwifery program recruitment process and the efficacy of the program aims and learning outcome.
• Continually update the midwifery programs so that they are based on best evidence and utilise contemporary educational theory.

About you

What we're looking for:

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

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about supporting novice practitioners transitioning to practice in contemporary, evidence-based programs, 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 22 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Hayley Pohatu via *************@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

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.