Post Graduate Student Midwife

Bayside Health; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid (supernumerary)

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery program at Wonthaggi Hospital. The role is a part-time 0.6 EFT position across a rotating roster, for a 2-year fixed term, with a paid, supernumerary model to support learning and safe practice.

Enrolment in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery (part time, 2 years starting Semester 1, 2027) is required, with opportunity to apply for available Bayside Health positions upon completion.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal care & assessment, labour, post-natal and domiciliary care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery student with clinical experience.
• Work within a rotating roster across shifts Monday to Sunday.

Skills

Rotating roster flexibility

Clinical nursing experience

Team collaboration

Education

APRA registered nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

About Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Position Description

https://www.baysidehealth.org.au/files/documents/careers/BH_Position_Description_Template_Postgraduate_Student_Midwife.pdf

Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Registered Nurse to complete the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at Wonthaggi Hospital. Wonthaggi Hospital Maternity Service supports approximately 250 women to give birth per year. As a Student Midwife you will be supported to participate in providing antenatal care & assessment, labour, post-natal and domiciliary care in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team.

• Wonthaggi Hospital
• Part-time 0.6 EFT (48 hours per fortnight) across a rotating roster
• 2-year fixed term contract
• Paid, supernumerary model
• Enrolment in Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, part time over 2 years commencing Semester 1, 2027
• Opportunity on completion of contract to apply for available positions within Bayside Health.

The Bayside Health Post Graduate Student Midwife position aims to:

Provide and support the Post Graduate Midwifery Student with clinical experience in all areas of midwifery practice (where possible) to meet requirements of the tertiary education provider.

Provide a supportive environment to accommodate learning opportunities

Further develop critical thinking skills

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team

On completion meet all requirements for to apply for Registration as a Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Requirements of the position

Mandatory

• Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Ability to fulfil rotating roster requirements. Working across all shifts Monday to Sunday, including weekends and public holidays
• Flexibility with roster to accommodate University requirements
• Valid Police Check
• Valid Working with Children check
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience post Nursing Registration.

Please direct any enquiries to: Midwifery Coordinator – Lauren Yann ***************@basscoasthealth.org.au or 56713280.