2027 Midwifery and Combined Nursing/Midwifery Graduate Programs

Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Job Category - Nursing - Midwives

Req Id - 8275 

 

Broaden Your Horizons

Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia

 

Imagine living in a stunning region that offers the best of both worlds - a supportive and nurturing work environment and a vibrant and fulfilling personal life.

 

  • Receive exceptional support and guidance from our team dedicated to the clinical and professional development of all graduate nurses and midwives and be set up for success from the beginning of your career
  • You'll work in an environment that truly values teaching and learning! You'll be empowered to take on new challenges, expand your skillset, and pursue your career goals with confidence
  • Encounter new challenges every day in diverse clinical environments and make a real difference in the lives of your patients
  • Exciting multiple temporary part-time opportunities available - apply now!

 

About the role

Are you looking for a Graduate Midwife or Combined Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program in 2027?

Barwon Health is looking for graduate midwives who are currently completing a Bachelor of Midwifery or Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery (double degree) to join a well-established and supportive graduate program commencing in February 2027.

Barwon Health Maternity Services provides pregnancy, birth and post-natal care to the Geelong community and the wider Barwon South West region. Our staff are dedicated to providing quality, safe and culturally appropriate care in partnership with women and their families using evidence-based care to achieve the best health outcomes.

 

In 2027, Barwon Health will offer the following midwifery programs:

  • Graduate Midwife Program - 12 months maternity services
  • Combined Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program - 6 months nursing/6 months maternity services

Graduate nurses and midwives working at Barwon Health can expect to join a program that offers great clinical support and guidance whilst challenging you to be your best. Graduates will work in dynamic and busy clinical environments at the University Hospital Geelong.

 

The program offers the following:

  • 54 week program
  • Work 64 hours/fortnight
  • Dedicated Clinical Support Midwife
  • Orientation program and study days throughout the year
  • Supernumerary time in each rotation
  • Weekly access to graduate professional development
  • Access to further professional development and completion of competencies
  • A wide range of opportunities and structured pathways available at the end of the program with your ongoing permanent employment 

To Apply:

Applications for the 2027 Barwon Health Combined Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program or the Barwon Health Midwifery Program must be submitted online. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  • You must be eligible and registered to participate in PMCV Allocations and Placement Service Match. We cannot consider your application if you have not completed the registration process for PMCV.
  • Ensure that you have read the detailed information provided on the Barwon Health website about what to include in your application before commencing your application
  • Upload a concise CV (no more than three pages)
      • Include a short statement about your career goal including any relevant skills/attributes or values that you believe make you an ideal candidate for the role
      • Outline which program/programs you are applying for
      • Embed a passport sized photo of yourself your CV
      • Name and direct contact details of two clinical referees from two different clinical placements
      • List current/past employment details
      • List professional development completed during undergraduate degree
      • Name and direct contact details of one most recent employment referee
      • List all clinical placements including service name, clinical area, type of placement and dates of placement in table format. An example is provided below

 

 

Date of placement

 Length of placement

  Health service/organisation

Optional e.g. key achievements

I.e. 23/03/2020 – 5/04/2020   

I.e. two-week acute placement   

Barwon Health:

Heath Wing 2 - Acute Neurosciences Unit   

    • Inserted an NGT
    • Confidently undertook neurological observations independently
    • Identified clinical deterioration and initiated a MET call

Example Only: Table of placement details

 

In addition to your application online, please provide

  • Official academic transcript (see notes below)

and

  • Clinical appraisals (see notes below)

 

The transcripts and appraisals (referred to above) must be provided together via email at the time you are completing your online application:

Please Note:

  • We cannot accept a statement of results or unofficial transcript. Any documents that are not the original electronic file must be certified
  • For the Combined Nurse/Midwife Program we require 2 most recent midwifery placement's clinical appraisal tools and 2 most recent nursing placement's clinical appraisal tools
  • Appraisal tools should include formative, summative and all pages completed by the clinical facilitator/supervisor of the placement
  • Clinical appraisals that are completed in Pebblepad do not need to be certified. Please follow Pebblepad instructions on how to send the document in a concise format that is easy to read

 

 

Please note: If you do not have the required number of clinical appraisals at the time of application, you must submit what you have and explain your circumstances in the email.

 

We will review all applications submitted and if we need further information or documentation we will contact you.

 

Successful applicants will be notified by the PMCV Allocation and Placement Service on Wednesday, 16th September, 2026.

 

 

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

 

  • Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

  • A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

  • Extensive professional development opportunities 

  • Attractive salary packaging benefits 

  • Living expenses capped at $9,010 

  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

 

All appointments are subject to: 

  • Satisfactory Police Record Check 

  • Immunisation Status Clearance 

  • Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email. 

 

 

Contact person: Carolyn Steinman
Email:
graduate.nurseprogram@barwonhealth.org.au

Contact: 0422 040 491
 

Application closing date: 1 July, 2026

 

Internal applicants: 
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying. 

 

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged. 

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.