Clinical Support Midwife (Grade 3), Centre for Education and Training

Employment Type -  Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Nursing - Midwives

Req Id - 9528 

• Work to support Education and Training across Midwifery services
• Facilitate training programs as part of the Centre for Education and Training team
• Work with an innovative multidisciplinary team
• Temporary full-time opportunity ending September 2027 (part-time options via negotiation)

About the role

The Clinical Support Midwife (CSM) will support clinical learning in the midwifery units in a practical and applied way to ensure midwifery care and practice are maintained at the highest level. The position is clinically based, and CSM will be included as a member of the Centre for Education and Training team and will anticipate and respond to the clinical practice needs of newly registered midwives and midwives working within the clinical area. The role also supports all clinicians working within the clinical area, including conducting competency-based skills, bedside coaching, and mentorship for safe patient outcomes.

The role works in direct collaboration with the Clinical Nurse/Midwifery Educators, NUM/MUM and the Education and Training Leadership team.

About the Centre for Education and Training

The Centre for Education and Training leads an integrated approach to clinical education and training, helping Barwon Health to achieve its education goals by delivering, supporting and promoting coordinated, quality education and training across health care roles in Barwon Health and the Barwon South Western region. We comprise of an inter-professional team of clinical educators and support staff across allied health, nursing, midwifery, and medical disciplines, working together to develop clinicians who model excellent practice, challenge poor practice, and inspire others.

Key responsibilities 

• Support nurses and midwives at the point of care, build clinical skills and confidence, and facilitate clinical assessments and evidence-based practice.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate education, training and professional development activities for nursing and midwifery staff.
• Promote safe, high-quality clinical practice in line with Barwon Health policies, clinical guidelines and National Safety and Quality Health Standards.
• Maintain professional standards, accurate documentation, information security, OHS requirements and ongoing registration and CPD obligations.

What we’re looking for 

• Current AHPRA registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board, with a relevant postgraduate nursing specialty qualification.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence, recent clinical experience and strong consolidation within a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of adult learning and competency-based assessment, with the ability to lead change and work independently.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and computer skills, with a strong collaborative approach.

Position Description 

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

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• 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 

Diversity and inclusion 

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: Lucy Range
Email: lucy.range@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 17 September 2026