Title: Accelerated Midwifery Graduate Program
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
Accelerated Midwifery Graduate Program
- Permanent part time - 32 hours per week (0.8EFT)
- Based at Box Hill Hospital or Angliss Hospital
- 6 months program
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
Our Accelerated Graduate Midwifery Program is progressive, responsive and innovative. We use the latest evidence to develop our program study days together with regular feedback from our graduates.
We support and facilitate the development of a well prepared, high quality, safe midwifery workforce committed to improving health outcomes.
The 6-month program allows you to consolidate your skills in Birthing, with additional time offered in other areas, such as Special Care Nursery, Postnatal and Antenatal Clinic.
Our Learning and Teaching team and clinical staff provide a supportive environment that encourages the development of clinical skills, reflective practice and a sense of professional identity and accountability.
As a graduate you will be a key participant and contributor to change and innovation and we invite you to join us for an exciting future with Eastern Health.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Post Graduate qualifications in Midwifery
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging opportunities | Staff scholarship programs
- Excellent team engagement | Employee assistance program to promote wellbeing
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please click here for the Position Description
Contact Person: Lisa Tatterson
Contact Number: (03) 8396 8386 / (03) 9764 6186
Contact Email: MidwifeEducators@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 12th July 2025
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day