Clinical Support Midwife

Requisition No: 4911

Executive Division: People Culture & Communications

Division: Education & Learning

Program: Education & Learning

Department: W & C Educators

Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Secto

Job Function: Midwifery

Project:

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Part Time
• Salary: RN29

About the role:

Western Health is currently applications for a part-time, permanent Clinical Support Midwife (CSM).

This role presents an exciting opportunity to provide high-level clinical support and plays a crucial role in supporting, educating, and mentoring midwives and student midwives within clinical settings. The CSM bridges the gap between theoretical learning and practical application, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality maternity care.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide clinical support and mentorship to midwifery staff, focusing on skill development.
• Role model best practice and ensure adherence to Western Health policies.
• Monitor and give feedback on midwives' progress and performance.
• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and education coordinators.

About you:

• Registered Midwife with minimum 3 years acute clinical experience.
• Strong clinical skills, including venepuncture, IV cannulation, and newborn examination.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

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?

If you're passionate about [highlight specific values/qualities relevant to the role, e.g., compassionate care, innovation, community wellbeing], we'd love to hear from you. 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.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Hayley Pohatu via email

Closing date: 11:59pm on 21 August 2025.

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.