Registered Midwife
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 32
Classification - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 : YS2 RM Year 2 || Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 : YS3 RM Year 3 || Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 : YS4 RM Year 4 || Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 : YS5 RM Year 5 || Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 : YS6 RM Year 6 || Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 : YS7 RM Year 7 || Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 : YS8 RM Year 8
Job Category - RN Div1 / Maternity
Req Id - 7420
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
- Nursing/Midwifery
- Aged Care
- Medical
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Support Services
About the role
Registered Midwife
Leave Replacement (23.03.2026 – 24.07.2026)
Part time - 16 hours per week
Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
The Registered Midwife at Colac Area Health is responsible for the delivery of a high standard of midwifery care and works within a strong supported team environment. We are currently seeking a dual registered midwife to work across midwifery. The role will work predominantly across birth suite, post-natal and includes midwifery day presentations, in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
What’s required?
Essential
- Dual Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated capacity to work across the full role and scope of practice of a midwife
- Ability to demonstrate recent, contemporary and evidenced based midwifery practice.
- Demonstrated ability to manage maternity emergencies
- Ability to work across a rotating roster with varying demands and responsibilities
- ability to participate in the oncall roster
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team in a challenging but rewarding environment
- Ability to organise work in a systematic, accurate and timely manner and be flexible in a changing and dynamic environment
- Computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Office Software
- The ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly team player disposition who is confident and capable of representing the department and organisation to a high standard
Benefits working with us
Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
- Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
- Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
- Active Social Club
- Extensive professional development and continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are 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.
To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Steph Hellard / Jaide Hellard
Email: steph.hellard@cah.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 52325444
Application closing date: Tuesday 10th March, 2026
Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.