Registered Midwife

Bayside Health; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Midwife to join our Midwifery team on a fixed term part time basis. In this role you will provide care across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and domiciliary services, delivering evidence-based, family-centred care in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

The position offers rotating day and night shifts, with a strong focus on safety, ethics and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Current NMBA/AHPRA registration as a Midwife.
• Annual completion of Foetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP).
• Current Neonatal resuscitation and Basic Life Support competency.
• Current National Police Check.
• Victorian Driver's Licence for domiciliary visits.
• Graduate Year/Transition Program in Midwifery.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Prepared to work rotating day/night/weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and domiciliary services.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based, person-centred care for women and newborns.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and rotate day/night/weekend shifts.

Skills

NMBA/AHPRA registration

ANCI competencies

Foetal Surveillance Education Program

Neonatal resuscitation & BLS

MARAM knowledge

Graduate Year/Transition Program

Communication skills

Rotating shifts

Police check

Driver's Licence

Education

Graduate Year/Transition Program in Midwifery

Job description

Position Title: Registered Midwife - Grade 2

Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time, 32 hours per fortnight until November 2027

Department: Midwifery

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, 32 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

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

• Take advantage of free onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• 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

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.