Midwifery Group Practice Midwife
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 60
Job Category - Nursing - Midwives
Req Id - 8088
- Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment!
- Live and work in the stunning Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula & Great Ocean Road region
- Exciting permanent part time role (60 hours per fortnight) 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging
About the role
The Registered Midwife, Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) provides continuity of woman-centred, evidence-based midwifery care across the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. Working within a defined caseload, you will build trusting relationships with women and their families, supporting informed decision-making and positive birth experiences. The role delivers continuity of care across hospital and community settings, including homebirth services in line with clinical governance frameworks, while collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary maternity team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive midwifery care within the MGP model: antenatal, labour, birth, and early postnatal care in hospital and community/home settings.
- Work collaboratively with your ‘buddy’ midwife and wider multidisciplinary team in Birth Suite, Pregnancy Care Clinics, Maternity Assessment Unit, Postnatal Ward, and Postnatal Care in the Home.
- Participate in homebirth care for women meeting clinical eligibility criteria, under the MGP homebirth program
- Support student midwives and new staff as a clinical mentor or preceptor.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, and service redesign activities.
What we’re looking for
- Current AHPRA registration as a Midwife with demonstrated ability to practise across the full scope of midwifery.
- Commitment to continuity of care philosophy, shared decision-making and woman-centred practice.
- Strong clinical judgement with the ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Current FSEP Level 3 (within 12 months), recent obstetric emergency training, and compliance with mandatory requirements (WWCC, police check, driver’s licence, professional membership and ongoing CPD).
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.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Serena Pellizzeri
Email: serena.pellizzeri@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 25th, May 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.