Registered Midwife

Bayside Health; Leongatha; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite Café

Employee Assistance Program

Education and training opportunities

Collaborative team leadership

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Midwife to join the Midwifery team at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on a fixed-term part-time basis (64 hours per fortnight) until November 2027. The role delivers evidence-based, person-centred care across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and domiciliary services within a supportive, collaborative organisation.

You will work rotating day/night/weekend shifts, hold NMBA/AHPRA registration, complete FSEP, and meet Victorian family violence framework

Qualifications

• Current NMBA/AHPRA registration as a Midwife.
• Demonstrated practice within ANCI competencies and Code of Ethics/Professional Conduct.
• Annual completion of the Foetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP).
• Current Neonatal resuscitation and Basic Life Support competency.
• Understanding of family violence dynamics and MARAM and Victorian family violence system.
• Graduate Year/Transition Program in Midwifery.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Willing to work rotating day/night/weekend shifts.
• Current and satisfactory National Police Records Check.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence - required for domiciliary visits.

Skills

NMBA registration

Midwifery ANCI competencies

Foetal Surveillance Education Program

Neonatal resuscitation

Family violence awareness

Graduate Year/Transition Program

Communication skills

Rotating shifts

Police check

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery

Job description

Join the Team at Bayside Health

Position Title: Registered Midwife

Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time, 64 hours per fortnight until November 2027

Location: Leongatha Memorial Hospital

Department: Midwifery

Classification: Registered Midwife YS2 – YS8 plus super

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.

About the Role - Fixed Term Part Time, 64 hours per fortnight until November 2027

Bayside Health is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Midwife to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to your community while working in a supportive and innovative organisation.

The Registered Midwife is a valued and integral member of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating flexibility in caring for women, newborns and their families across the organisation. Working competently within their scope of practice, the midwife delivers safe, evidence‑based, person‑centred care across the full continuum of maternity services, including antenatal care, intrapartum support, postnatal care and domiciliary services.

Position Description below:

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

Essential

• Current registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)/Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Midwife.
• Demonstrated practice within ANCI competencies and Code of Ethics/Professional Conduct.
• Annual completion of the Foetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP)
• Current Neonatal resuscitation and Basic Life Support competency.
• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of family violence and it’s impacts on victim survivors along with an understanding of MARAM and the Victorian family violence system.
• Graduate Year / Transition Program in Midwifery.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Prepared to work rotating day/night/weekend shifts.
• Current and satisfactory National Police Records Check.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence - required for Domiciliary visits.

Skills & Experience Required

• Current registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)/Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Midwife.
• Demonstrated practice within ANCI competencies and Code of Ethics/Professional Conduct.
• Annual completion of the Foetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP)
• Current Neonatal resuscitation and Basic Life Support competency.
• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of family violence and it’s impacts on victim survivors along with an understanding of MARAM and the Victorian family violence system.
• Graduate Year / Transition Program in Midwifery.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Prepared to work rotating day/night/weekend shifts.
• Current and satisfactory National Police Records Check.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence - required for Domiciliary visits.

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of free onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Onsite Café (Leongatha, Wonthaggi sites)
• Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

The role ceases advertising on 26 November 2026.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies | SEEK

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.