Introduction to Specialty Practice Program (ISP) - Midwifery

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.

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for maternity care and a curiosity about midwifery? This is your opportunity to explore a new direction in your nursing career with the support and guidance of an exceptional team.

Epworth Freemasons is offering a 6-month Midwifery Introduction to Specialty Practice Program, commencing early August, designed especially for RNs with a minimum of two years’ acute clinical experience. If you’ve ever considered becoming a midwife but weren’t sure where to start, this supported pathway could be your next step.

You’ll work in the postnatal area of our leading maternity unit, collaborating closely with experienced midwives and the wider multidisciplinary team. Through structured learning, hands-on clinical experience, and mentorship from our Clinical Midwifery Educators, you’ll build foundational skills and confidence in providing postnatal care within your RN scope of practice.

Those who successfully complete the program will be prioritised for a supported postgraduate course in Midwifery.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to postnatal care following vaginal, instrumental, and caesarean births
• Coaching and supervision from experienced midwives and educators
• Participation in study days and a rotating roster that fosters growth
• A strong foundation in maternity nursing within a supportive, team-based environment
• Opportunity to shape your future in midwifery with clear progression options

You will make an impact by:

• Providing high-quality nursing care to patients, delivering an exceptional patient experience.
• Working collaboratively with teams of midwives, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining professional conduct, empathy, and compassion in all interactions.
• Acting as a positive role model, inspiring and motivating others.

Eligible applicants must: 

• Have at least two years’ acute clinical experience post-graduate
• Hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency
• Bring professionalism, empathy, and a collaborative spirit to your work

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.

Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

• Hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. 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, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

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. 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 to attach your CV and cover letter as a single document.

Applications will close on Monday 7th of July. 

For more information, please contact:

Papa Xuereb, Nurse Unit Manager Post-natal | [email protected]

Monique Guest, Maternity Educator | [email protected]

This program is more than a placement — it’s a launchpad. Join us and explore where midwifery could take you!

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.