Registered Midwife -Post Natal and Birth Suite

Why Choose Epworth Freemasons?

A Legacy of Excellence
With over 100,000 babies welcomed since opening in 1991, Epworth Freemasons is a trusted name in maternity care. Our team includes some of Melbourne’s most sought-after obstetricians.

Epworth Freemasons, one of Victoria’s leading maternity hospitals, is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Midwives to join our Postnatal and Birth Suite Unit/s in East Melbourne.

We are recruiting for Part time or Full time positions as a Registered Midwife to join our Postnatal and Birth Suite Unit/s in East Melbourne

World-Class Facilities

• 9 purpose-built birth suites
• 10-bed Special Care Nursery (Level 5) for babies from 32 weeks onward
• 34-bed postnatal unit
• Access to ICU and operating theatres
• Private rooms with ensuite bathrooms and premium amenities

Impactful Care: Deliver holistic, personalised midwifery care that empowers families to have a positive pregnancy, birth, and postnatal experience.

A Supportive, Collaborative Culture
Work alongside a dedicated team of midwives, educators, and healthcare professionals who prioritise patient-centred care and teamwork. Our Maternity Concierge ensures families receive personalised support from pregnancy through to discharge 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing expert midwifery care to postnatal mothers and newborns, including advice on feeding, baby care, and maternal recovery.
• Monitoring and assessing the health and wellbeing of both mother and baby, addressing any concerns promptly and effectively.
• Ensuring a seamless, patient-centered experience through collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Role-modeling empathy, compassion, and professionalism in your interactions with patients and families.
• Continuously enhancing your skills by participating in ongoing education and staying current with best practices in maternity care.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• AHPRA Registration as a midwife (essential).
• Previous experience in a Birth Suite and/or Postnatal ward.
• Experience needed-Post Grad+ 1 year experience or Grad year + 1 year experience 
• A strong understanding of contemporary maternity and newborn care practices.
• A passion for providing exceptional, empathetic care to women and their families 

Position Description         Inherent Requirements

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

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:

• The annual salary range for full time Registered Midwives – AUD $82,237- $103,280 + super + entitlements, depending on registration type, year level and position/experience (prorated for part-time). 
• The highest level of salary packaging benefits available to healthcare workers up to $15,900 p.a. (pre-tax) plus an additional $2,650 (pre-tax) for food, beverage, and holiday accommodation expenses every year. 
• Paid parental leave program in addition to government parental leave.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave. 
• 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

Career Growth & Education

• Access to Australia’s largest healthcare scholarship program
• Ongoing professional development through Brookes Academy
• Opportunities for research, leadership, and advanced clinical training 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone. If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or call (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note: Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

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.