Registered Midwife (Postnatal & Birth Suite)

Epworth; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging benefits

Ability to purchase extra annual leave

Job summary

Epworth HealthCare in East Melbourne is actively recruiting Registered Midwives for our Birth Suite and Postnatal Units. We offer both Part-Time and Full-Time positions as our Postnatal unit expands with new beds from October 2026.

Join a leading maternity team at Epworth Freemasons, with opportunities for professional growth, supervision, and ongoing education in a supportive, patient-centred environment.

Qualifications

• AHPRA Registration as a Midwife (essential).
• Experience in Birth Suite and/or Postnatal ward preferred.
• Postgraduate qualification with 1 year of clinical experience, or Graduate Year plus 1 year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert midwifery care to postnatal mothers and newborns, including feeding advice and maternal recovery.
• Monitor and assess health and wellbeing of mother and baby; address concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient-centered care.
• Model empathy, compassion, and professionalism in interactions with families.
• Engage in ongoing education and maintain current best practices in maternity care.

Job description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for both Part-Time and Full-Time Registered Midwives to join our Birth Suite and Postnatal Units in East Melbourne.

With the opening of our newly refurbished 34 Postnatal Unit beds from October 2026 onwards, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional maternity care.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care in a collaborative and patient‑centred environment, we would love to hear from you.

Epworth Freemasons, one of Victoria’s leading maternity hospitals, is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Midwives to join our Postnatal and Birth Suite Unit/s in East Melbourne.

World-Class Facilities

• 9 purpose-built birth suites
• 10-bed Special Care Nursery (Level 5) for babies from 32 weeks onward
• 34-bed postnatal unit
• Access to ICU and operating theatres
• Private rooms with ensuite bathrooms and premium amenities

Impactful Care

Deliver holistic, personalised midwifery care that empowers families to have a positive pregnancy, birth, and postnatal experience.

A Supportive, Collaborative Culture

Work alongside a dedicated team of midwives, educators, and healthcare professionals who prioritise patient‑centred care and teamwork. Our Maternity Concierge ensures families receive personalised support from pregnancy through to discharge

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing expert midwifery care to postnatal mothers and newborns, including advice on feeding, baby care, and maternal recovery.
• Monitoring and assessing the health and wellbeing of both mother and baby, addressing any concerns promptly and effectively.
• Ensuring a seamless, patient‑centered experience through collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Role‑modeling empathy, compassion, and professionalism in your interactions with patients and families.
• Continuously enhancing your skills by participating in ongoing education and staying current with best practices in maternity care.

What We’re Looking For

• AHPRA Registration as a Midwife (essential).
• Previous experience in a Birth Suite and/or Postnatal ward.
• Postgraduate qualification plus a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, or Completion of a Graduate Year plus 1 year of clinical experience.
• A strong understanding of contemporary maternity and newborn care practices.
• A passion for providing exceptional, empathetic care to women and their families
• Available to work across a rotating roster covering Morning, Afternoon and Night shifts

About Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world‑class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.

Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

Additional Information

• The annual salary range for full time Registered Midwives – AUD $85,732 - $107,669 + super + entitlements, depending on registration type, year level and position/experience (prorated for part-time).
• The highest level of salary packaging benefits available to healthcare workers up to $15,900 p.a. (pre-tax) plus an additional $2,650 (pre-tax) for food, beverage, and holiday accommodation expenses every year.
• Paid parental leave program in addition to government parental leave.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

Career Growth & Education

• Access to Australia’s largest healthcare scholarship program
• Ongoing professional development through Brookes Academy
• Opportunities for research, leadership, and advanced clinical training

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier‑free recruitment experience for everyone. If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [e-mail] or call [phone].

Please Note: Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.