Registered Midwife - Obstetrics and Maternity

Monash Health; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

5–6 weeks annual leave

Additional days off (ADO)

Onsite childcare

Breastfeeding rooms

Public transport access

Job summary

Monash Health in Dandenong seeks a Registered Midwife to provide women-centred maternity care across the full scope of practice. You will work with experienced senior staff and a diverse multidisciplinary team within Monash Women’s – Dandenong.

The role is offered as fixed-term full-time or part-time, covering maternity leave over the next 12 months with varying durations, inviting ongoing professional development, flexible options, and supportive mentorship.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife (independent practice).
• Demonstrated experience in an acute maternity setting.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based, holistic care.
• Willingness to contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives to advance midwifery care.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a cohesive team of midwives and broader multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and high-quality care for women.
• Empower and support women and their families through all stages of pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period — advocating for their choices where safe to do so.
• Educate women and families, and provide support and mentorship to junior staff.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in partnership with the wider Monash Women’s team.

Skills

AHPRA registration as a Registered Mid

Excellent communication

Time management

Evidence-based care

Quality improvement & research

Job description

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Registered Midwife - Obstetrics and Maternity

Job Requisition ID: 8684

Location: Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175

Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term and / or Part Time Fixed Term

Posting Date: 28 Sept 2026

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe andequitablecare, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leadingexpertiseand over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service,we'recommitted to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research,teachingand training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

Are you currently part of the team at Monash Health? Use your network login to access the Monash Health Careers portal and discover all the job opportunities open to you, to support growing your career within the organisation.

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• Be part of a leading tertiary hospital with a supportive and progressive maternity team.
• Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy flexible work options tailored to your lifestyle and goals.

Embark on a rewarding midwifery career where your skills, compassion, and dedication make a real difference in people’s lives.

A bout the Role

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated Registered Midwives to join our team at Monash Women’s – Dandenong.

We have fixed-term roles, available full-time or part-time covering Maternity leave over the next 12 months of different duration.

As a Monash Women’s midwife, you’ll provide women-centred care across the full scope of maternity practice. You’ll work alongside experienced senior staff, clinical mentors, and a diverse, supportive multidisciplinary team across our large and complex health service.

Key responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with a cohesive team of midwives and broader multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and high-quality care for women.
• Empower and support women and their families through all stages of pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period — advocating for their choices where safe to do so.
• Educate women and families, and provide support and mentorship to junior staff.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in partnership with the wider Monash Women’s team.

About Us

As the acuity and complexity of maternity care grows across the South Eastern corridor, so does our commitment to meeting the needs of women and families.

We proudly care for a culturally diverse population, and our rotational model allows midwives to expand their skills across clinic, birth suite, postnatal care, and extended care in the home. This model promotes continuity of care and enhances both staff experience and patient outcomes.

Our team delivers exceptional, compassionate care — from routine pregnancies to high-risk conditions. Our midwives work alongside Obstetric Registrars and Consultants, providing expert antenatal and perinatal care, including advanced diagnostics and one-to-one support during labour.

With a focus on family-centred care, we offer a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that fosters clinical excellence and ongoing learning.

About You

You’re a midwife with a passion for supporting women through one of the most important journeys of their lives.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife (independent practice)
• Demonstrated experience in an acute maternity setting
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• A commitment to evidence-based, holistic care
• Willingness to contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives to advance midwifery care

In return

At Monash Women’s, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive culture that values your professional development and wellbeing.

We offer:

• Generous salary packaging and superannuation
• 5–6 weeks of annual leave
• Option to accrue additional days off (ADO) for full-time staff
• Onsite childcare and breastfeeding rooms
• Easy access to public transport and a central location near Melbourne’s CBD and bayside beaches

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive,supportiveand future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparencyand excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

FullHearted, OpenMinded and AllIn, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time

We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.