Community Birth Liaison Midwife

Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 16 

Job Category - Nursing - Midwives

Req Id - 7147 

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Fantastic temporary part-time role | 16 hours per fortnight - apply now!

About the role

The Community Birth Liaison Midwife supports safe, respectful, and collaborative relationships between health services in the Geelong and Barwon South West region and independent maternity care providers, including Privately Practising Midwives (PPMs) and doulas. This position is 16 hours a fortnight and will focus on developing a shared understanding of roles, processes and communication pathways. With a focus on safety, informed decision-making, and autonomy for consumers. The position is for five months with an expectation of a briefing paper to be presented to the executive team. 

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain respectful, collaborative partnerships between Barwon Health maternity services and independent maternity care providers, including Privately Practising Midwives and doulas
• Strengthen communication and support safe, timely hospital transfer pathways for families choosing non-hospital birth options
• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and non-judgemental support to families, promoting informed decision-making and continuity of care
• Act as a key point of contact to facilitate access to antenatal care, counselling, information and back-up medical support when required
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ensure practice aligns with National Safety and Quality Standards and Barwon Health values
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, integrity and a commitment to positive outcomes

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor degree or Master qualification
• Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced organisational skills
• Ability to think critically and confidence in decision making
• Understanding of the contemporary challenges in Maternity Care in Australia

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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

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: Alyson Smith
Email: alyson.smith@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 42152087

Application closing date: 20th, February 2026