Post Graduate Student in Midwifery – Work Integrated Program

• Part Time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contracts - 2026 & 2027
• 48 hours per fortnight rostered shifts
• 16 hours per fortnight paid placement

The Northeast Health (NHW) Post Graduate program offers a number of courses in partnership with University partners that suits the needs of currently practising Registered Nurses - this opportunity may be for you in 2026

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

The Northeast Health (NHW) Post Graduate midwifery program offers a courses in partnership with Latrobe University that suits the needs of currently practising Registered Nurses. The Post Graduate program is based on a work-integrated learning (WIL) model, where staff undertake a mixture of online study and face-to-face classes and tutorials, as well as receive guided supervision in the clinical environment. The program is designed to maximise your learning, clinically and theoretically, and enable you to confidently apply your knowledge to practice.

The course details can be found here -

• Grad Dip Midwifery La Trobe Course Information: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/graduate-diploma-in-midwifery

The program offers a one year contract and the opportunity to apply for ongoing employment as FTE allows.

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Tim Davis - CNE Post Graduate Programs on tim.davis@nhw.org.au
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Sunday, 28th of September 2025

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies