Registered Midwife - Graduate Program

3w3 weeks ago

Cabrini Health

Malvern, AU · Part-time

About this role

Applications are now open for Cabrini Health’s 2027 intake for the Registered Midwife Graduate Program. These ongoing positions allow graduates to begin their midwifery careers with structured support. The 12-month program is designed to shape participants into skilled midwives through focused clinical exposure.

Graduate midwives work directly with mothers and newborns during their first days together. They receive one-on-one support from clinical midwifery educators while building foundational care skills. Preceptors are assigned to foster knowledge integration into the multidisciplinary team.

Double degree participants complete an initial rotation in a medical or surgical ward. Dedicated clinical educators and ward-based preceptors provide guidance during the transition to practice. Ongoing check-ins from nurse managers and educators continue throughout the program.

Cabrini offers professional development opportunities beyond the graduate year through ongoing contracts. The program includes interactive study days, career guidance, and debrief sessions. Salaries are matched to public hospitals with access to post-graduate study options.

Requirements

Curriculum vitae detailing each clinical placement including length, month, year, facility, ward and casemix
Most recent certified academic transcript including the grading legend
Two most recent clinical placement reports with at least one from Birth Suite
Two professional referees with at least one from the most recent Birth Suite placement
Passport-size headshot photo
Copy of visa if applicable and passport

Responsibilities

Work with mothers and newborns during their first days together in birth suites, special care nursery, postnatal and antenatal areas
Receive one-on-one support from clinical midwifery educators during clinical placements
Integrate into the multidisciplinary team while paired with assigned preceptors
Complete RANZCOG Fetal Surveillance Course and advanced neonatal resuscitation programs
Participate in PROMPT maternity emergency simulation days throughout the program
Complete a medical or surgical ward rotation if enrolled in the double degree pathway

Benefits

Ongoing permanent employment contracts
Part-time position at 0.8 FTE to support work-life balance
Dedicated midwifery educator and ward-based preceptors
Generous supernumerary time to transition knowledge to practice
Access to professional development opportunities including post-graduate studies