Midwifery Group Practice Midwife

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Registered Midwife, Midwifery Group Practice

Permanent Full time MGP midwife- 80 Hours Per Fortnight

• Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment
• Live and work in the stunning Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula & Great Ocean Road region
• Exciting permanent full time role (80 hours per fortnight) with access to ADO's, 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

Barwon Health provides pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care to more than 2,500 families annually across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. Our Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) offers women the continuity of care from a primary midwife and backup MGP team throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postnatal period, with homebirth options available for eligible women within 30 minutes of the hospital.

We're dedicated to providing person-centred, culturally appropriate, evidence‑based care in alignment with Barwon Health's values: respect, compassion, commitment, accountability, and innovation.

About the facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

About the role

Interested in joining our MGP team?This is your opportunity to deliver exceptional continuity midwifery care within a supportive, progressive model—including hospital-based care and the growing homebirth program.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive midwifery care within the MGP model: antenatal, labour, birth, and early postnatal care in hospital and community/home settings.
• Work collaboratively with your 'buddy' midwife and wider multidisciplinary team in Birth Suite, Pregnancy Care Clinics, Maternity Assessment Unit, Postnatal Ward, and Postnatal Care in the Home.
• Participate in homebirth care for women meeting clinical eligibility criteria, under the MGP homebirth program
• Support student midwives and new staff as a clinical mentor or preceptor.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, and service redesign activities.

Key Selection Criteria

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife.
• Degree-level qualification (Bachelor of Midwifery or combined Nursing/Midwifery)
• Experience or interest in homebirth and community midwifery care.
• Experience in midwifery continuity models or group practice settings.
• Ability to practice waterbirth and water-immersion techniques.
• Experience with procedures such as ARM, FSE attachment, IV cannulation, speculum and cervidil insertion, perineal suturing

What We Offer

• A supportive, well‑resourced environment with clinical education and mentoring
• Paid training in FSEP and PROMPT.
• Flexible rostering arrangements and opportunities to work in the homebirth program.
• Professional development pathways, including training toward Clinical Midwifery Specialist.
• Access to employee wellness facilities, salary packaging, social club, and accrual of monthly personal leave days off for full-time roles

About You

• You are passionate about continuity of care and women-centred midwifery.
• You value teamwork, respect diversity, and embrace Barwon Health's values in practice.
• You are committed to professional growth and supporting both colleagues and future midwives.

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.

• Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
• Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you. Please note we do not accept resumes via email.

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.