Job Description

About the role

At South West Healthcare (SWH), our Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) model offers a unique opportunity for passionate midwives to provide continuity of care to women and their families throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journey.

As an MGP case load midwife, you will be the nominated care coordinator, responsible and accountable for delivering high-quality, woman-centred maternity care. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate closely with other MGP midwives and the broader SWH Maternity Services team to ensure safe, evidence-based care aligned with national standards and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of midwifery care across the full maternity continuum as the primary midwife for your case load of patients.
• Practice in accordance with ANMC National Competency Standards, Code of Ethics, and NHMRC Collaborative Maternity Care Guidelines.
• Work within your scope of practice, following SWH Maternity Care Pathways and national consultation and referral guidelines.
• Promote and support clinical effectiveness and best practice in all aspects of care.
• Participate in an on-call roster proportional to EFT, as outlined in the MGP Industrial Framework.
• Maintain professional boundaries and accountability for individual practice.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and support internal stakeholders with high-quality, responsive care.

This role is ideal for midwives who are passionate about continuity of care, autonomy in practice, and building meaningful relationships with women and families during one of life's most significant experiences.

Position overview

• Employment Type:

2 x Part time (56 hours per fortnight), ongoing positions

2 x Part time (56 hours per fortnight), fixed term for 24 months from commencement

• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Nurse Midwife Grade 2 or above
• Salary Range: $83,803.20- $103,152.40 pro rata, plus superannuation + 32% commuted loading

What you bring

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Midwife
• Commitment to woman-centred inter collaborative care
• Commitment to develop or already possess clinical skills relevant for autonomous practice
• Self-motivated with a high level of communication, organisational and time management skills
• Basic knowledge of patient management and information systems
• Commitment to developing clinical leadership in contemporary midwifery practice
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Tuesday 4 November 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

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