Midwifery Postgraduate Program 2027

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. 

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.

Embark on your midwifery career with Epworth through our 2027 Midwifery Postgraduate Program. This is a unique opportunity to join our dedicated and supportive team of midwives, where you will continue to grow your clinical knowledge and professional skills in the rewarding field of midwifery.

Throughout the 12-month program, commencing in February 2027, you will be guided, mentored, and supported by our experienced Clinical Educators. The program offers a combination of practical experience and academic learning, delivered in collaboration with La Trobe University as part of the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery.

This is a fixed-term 0.8 EFT position, comprising:

• 0.5 EFT paid employment
• 0.3 EFT supernumerary clinical placement (unpaid student model)

You will work on a rotating roster across various maternity settings, gaining comprehensive, hands-on experience.

Please note: Once your application with Epworth is successful, you will be required to apply separately to La Trobe University as part of the course admission process.

Join us and make a meaningful start to your midwifery journey in a supportive and dynamic environment.

To be successful in this role…
You are passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience by delivering high-quality Midwifery care.  Professional, empathetic and compassionate in your personal conduct, you have the ability to inspire others and be a positive role model.  You are motivated to continually learn, improve and promote best practice. 

You will have:

• Current AHPRA nursing registration
• Australian Citizenship / Permanent Residency; OR New Zealand Citizenship
• You will have a minimum of one-year acute clinical nursing experience following your graduate year within the perioperative setting.

Position Description       Inherent Requirement

We will review applications as we receive them.

Epworth Freemasons

• Exceptional private hospital located in East Melbourne
• Home to approx. 3000 births per year

• You will work across Postnatal, Birth Suite, Special Care Nursery and the Antenatal Doctors Rooms
• 34 Postnatal Beds, 9 Birth Suite rooms, and 10 Special Care Nursery beds.
• Supported by our 24- hour ICU, 18 theatres across our Albert Street and Victoria Parade site
• Hands on Educational support, reinforced with various educational models and the use of our Educational Simulation Centre.
• One of Victoria’s leading maternity hospitals

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter letting us know why you’ve chosen your preferred hospital(s) and why you want to complete the Midwifery Postgraduate Graduate Program. 

Please note: Applications close on Monday the 21st of September, though may close early due to high application numbers.

For more information, refer to the attached position description, contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606 OR contact Elyse Kelly – Postgraduate Clinical Facilitator Maternity Services, [email protected] , Phone (03) 9418 8105

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.