2026 Graduate Diploma of Midwifery Clinical Placement

• Location: Joan Kirner Women's & Children's Hospital
• Employment Type: Part Time or Full Time

About The Role
Western Health is currently seeking applications for the 2026 Graduate Diploma of Midwifery – Clinical Placements. Western Health has an excellent reputation for providing Graduate Diploma of Midwifery students a supported program, rotating to the relevant areas of Maternity Services in order to successfully complete the clinical component of their degree.

About The Program

• Full Time - 6 days a fortnight as a student across all areas of Maternity (not employed/not paid)
• Part Time - 3 days a fortnight as a student across all areas of Maternity (not employed/not paid)
• Students will be rostered as per a rotating roster
• Successful places are subject to acceptance from University offering a place in their Graduate Diploma of Midwifery - 2026

About You

• Must be planning to study the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery in 2026
• Must be eligible to work as a Registered Nurse in Australia in 2026
• Must have 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute setting

Applicants please note:
The Paid Employment Model is yet to be confirmed for 2026. Please indicate in your cover letter, expression of interest in completing the employment model (six days per fortnight employed as a Registered Nurse in the Postnatal Unit and paid clinical placement). Please contact your relevant university regarding the theoretical component as the structure varies between education providers around clinical placements and concurrent theory time. All assignments and exams are also set by each university.

Position Description

About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?
Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?
Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date:
11:59pm on 3 October 2025.

Enquiries:
For further information about this role, contact Maeve Codd via .

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.