Permanent Part Time | 64 hours a fortnight | Experience work-life balance
Angliss hospital| Close to cafes, public transport and shops
Are you a passionate, experienced midwife ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pregnant people and their families? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated MGP (Midwifery Group Practice) Midwife to join our compassionate and supportive team
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 Healthier Together promise underpins our strategic plan – which is to serve the growing and changing needs of our community and to care about and develop our staff. We believe our people make the difference.
About the role
As an MGP Midwife, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work with pregnant people and their families, providing personalised care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journey. You’ll work across the full scope of practice, from antenatal and intrapartum care to inpatient postpartum visits and extended postnatal care.
What You'll Do :
Provide holistic, one-on-one care to a caseload of birthing people, building trusting relationships and offering support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
Collaborate closely with other midwives in the MGP team, alongside our multidisciplinary team (MDT), to deliver high-quality, well-rounded care.
Foster an environment of shared decision-making, working with families to ensure they are informed, empowered, and active participants in their care choices.
Work across the full scope of practice, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, to provide comprehensive, individualised support.
Benefits of the Role :
Rostered shifts that include on-call availability, with a commuted loading on your salary as per the current EBA, offering additional financial benefits for your flexibility and dedication.
A collaborative and supportive environment, where teamwork and shared values are key.
Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your skills in a nurturing, dynamic setting.
Organisational support for midwives working towards accreditation as an AHPRA Endorsed Midwife.
To be successful in this role you will possess :
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A proven record of providing safe, reflective, maternity care in Antenatal, Birthing, Postnatal and Extended Postnatal Care.
A strong commitment to collaborative practice, working with MGP peers, medical and midwifery clinicians, and other maternity services professionals.
Alignment with and dedication to Eastern Health Values, ensuring the highest standard of care and patient experience
Completion of Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence Safer Baby Bundle workshop, within the last 12 months.
IV Cannulation skills / capabilities
Desired skills include
Accreditation as an AHPRA Endorsed Midwife or working towards obtaining this accreditation.
Competence in perineal suturing, or a willingness to develop this skill
Proficiency in transcervical insertion of balloon catheters for labour induction and speculum examination.
Water birth credentialing or a commitment to working towards achieving this certification
We value professionals who are eager to grow their skill set and contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care.
If you're looking to make a true difference in the lives of families while working in a collaborative, flexible, and supportive environment, this role is for you!
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 applications.
Please click here for the Position Description
Contact Person :
Monique Lumley - Acting Midwifery Manager, Ambulatory services Angliss and Yarra Ranges
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555
Our Values in Action :
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
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