Post Graduate Diploma of Midwifery

Post Graduate Diploma of Midwifery for 2027

• Build specialist knowledge and skills | Develop advanced clinical expertise and confidence in Midwifery, supported by Barwon Health's Clinical Education Team   
• Expand career opportunities | Gain a recognised qualification that can open doors to specialty roles, career progression and leadership opportunities
• Invest in your professional growth | Strengthen your practice, stay up to date with evidence-based care and make a greater impact on patient outcomes

About the role

As a Registered Nurse, Student Midwife, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, consumer-centred care within Barwon Health’s Maternity Services while developing your midwifery knowledge and skills.

Working collaboratively with women, families and the multidisciplinary team, you will support care across either the Birth Suite or the Antenatal/Postnatal Ward. You will establish therapeutic relationships with patients, contribute to assessment and care planning, and provide evidence-based care that supports positive outcomes and continuity of care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality and consumer-centred care to women and families within Maternity Services.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop care plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Support the delivery of care within the Birth Suite or Antenatal/Postnatal Ward while developing midwifery knowledge and skills.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and effective communication to support continuity of care.
• Apply evidence-based practice and contribute to quality improvement, service redesign and audit activities.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing education, clinical development and compliance with relevant nursing and midwifery standards.

What we’re looking for    

• Recency in acute nursing practice
• A graduate year and at least one year post the graduate year
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure   
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills   
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice   

About the service    

Barwon Health provides pregnancy, intrapartum and postnatal care for both high and low risk pregnancies. The number of births per annum is approximately 3000. Antenatal care is provided in both hospital and community sites. We have a Maternity Assessment Unit adjacent to the Birth Unit. The Birth Unit has 8 birth rooms, and the Maternity Ward has 24 beds, a Postnatal Care in the home service and a Lactation service.  

The Special Care Nursery at University Hospital Geelong is a level five neonatal unit serving the Barwon Southwest region. Equipped to care for up to 20 infants simultaneously, the nursery features two dedicated resuscitation rooms. We provide comprehensive care for neonates from 31 weeks gestation, admitting babies from various sources including the birthing suite, postnatal ward, operating theatre, home, emergency department, and through transfers from other healthcare facilities.   

Barwon Health is also excited to announce the development of a new Women’s and Children’s Tower, a significant addition that will enhance our paediatric, maternity, and neonatal services. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to accommodate future growth and expand our capacity, ensuring that families in Geelong and the surrounding communities receive the highest standard of care right in their local area. The new tower will provide advanced, specialised services for women and children, reinforcing our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare close to home.  

Position Description

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

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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.