Registered Midwives - Postnatal/Antenatal Ward

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Heidelberg, Australia, is seeking a Registered Midwife to deliver safe, evidence-based, woman-and-family-centred care across antenatal and postnatal periods. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for mothers and newborns in a busy ward setting.

We welcome applicants with AHPRA registration (or in process) and a minimum of one year of midwifery experience. The role involves a rotating roster, visa sponsorship may be available, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or in the process of obtaining AHPRA registration.
• Minimum one year experience as a Registered Midwife.
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills.
• Compassionate, flexible and positive approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for antenatal and postnatal patients.
• Manage a dynamic workload with low and high-risk pregnancies and postnatal needs.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health staff to ensure timely escalation of care and coordinated services.

Skills

Clinical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Education

AHPRA Registration

Job description

Employment Type: (Permanent full time / part time / fixed term) Hours: Rotating roster AM/PM/ND or 12 hour shifts Day/ND Salary: $43.82 - $54.41 p.h. (increasing $46.35 - $61.97 by Nov 2027)+ plus penalties Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Sophie Bridger, Midwifery Unit Manager Email: [e-mail] Phone: [phone]

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

As a Registered Midwife on the Postnatal Antenatal Ward you will provide safe, evidence-based, woman and family-centred care to women and their newborn babies throughout the antenatal and postnatal period.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, while promoting positive health outcomes and supporting informed decision‑making
• Manage a dynamic workload involving women with both low and high-risk pregnancies and postnatal needs
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health and support staff to ensure timely escalation of care, effective communication, and seamless coordination of services.

We are able to offer Visa Sponsorship to successful applicants if required, enquiries are welcome to contact us for more information.

What you’ll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Registration as a Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or in the process of obtaining AHPRA Registration
• Minimum one years experience as a Registered Midwife
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support.

We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient‑centered health services and aged care services.

If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference,

Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need.

We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.