Post Graduate Midwife Student

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Embark on your midwifery career with Epworth through our 2026 Midwifery Postgraduate Program. This is a unique opportunity to join our dedicated and supportive team of midwives, where you will continue to grow your clinical knowledge and professional skills in the rewarding field of midwifery.

Throughout the 12-month program, commencing in February 2026, you will be guided, mentored, and supported by our experienced Clinical Educators. The program offers a combination of practical experience and academic learning, delivered in collaboration with La Trobe University as part of the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery.

We are offering an exciting 0.8 EFT role that provides a unique blend of paid employment as a registered nurse and supernumerary clinical experience as a student midwife, in conjunction with the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, La Trobe.

This position includes:

• 0.5 EFT paid employment (ongoing, on successful completion of the program)
• 0.3 EFT supernumerary clinical placement (unpaid student model)

You will be part of a rotating roster across diverse maternity settings, allowing you to gain comprehensive, hands-on experience and continue developing your clinical skills within a supportive and collaborative team.

This integrated role is ideal for those seeking to consolidate their learning while progressing in a structured and sustainable career pathway. In addition, you'll have access to further professional development opportunities through Epworth’s extensive scholarship program, supporting your continued growth and advancement within the maternity healthcare field.

Increased ongoing EFT opportunities will also be offered to midwives successfully completing this program where available.

Please note: Once your application with Epworth is successful, you will be required to apply separately to La Trobe University as part of the course admission process.

Join us and make a meaningful start to your midwifery journey in a supportive and dynamic environment.

To be successful in this role…

You are passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience by delivering high-quality midwifery care.  Professional, empathetic and compassionate in your personal conduct, you have the ability to inspire others and be a positive role model.  You are motivated to continually learn, improve and promote best practice. 

You will have:

• Current AHPRA nursing registration
• Australian Citizenship / Permanent Residency; OR New Zealand Citizenship
• You will have a minimum of one-year acute clinical nursing experience following your graduate year within the acute clinical setting.

Position Description       Inherent Requirement

We will review applications as we receive them.

Epworth Freemasons

• Exceptional private hospital located in East Melbourne
• Home to approx. 3000 births per year

• You will work across Postnatal, Birth Suite, Special Care Nursery and the Antenatal Doctors Rooms
• 34 Postnatal Beds, 9 Birth Suite rooms, and 10 Special Care Nursery beds.
• Supported by our 24- hour ICU, 18 theatres across our Clarendon Street and Victoria Parade site
• Hands on Educational support, reinforced with various educational models and the use of our Educational Simulation Centre.
• One of Victoria’s leading maternity hospitals

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter as one document.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.