At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide woman-centred care and support throughout pregnancy, labour, and postnatal periods.
- Company: Join Healthscope, one of Australia's largest private healthcare providers.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid study days, annual leave, and discounted health cover.
- Other info: Structured rotations and excellent career growth opportunities await you!
- Why this job: Kickstart your midwifery career with hands-on experience and dedicated support.
- Qualifications: Recent completion of a nursing or midwifery course and Australian working rights.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
National Graduate Registered Midwife - Feb 2027
Start your graduate year with Healthscope, building confidence throughstrong support, hands-onlearningand structured rotations across maternity services within your chosen hospital.
Start your midwifery career where your growth means more
Reaching graduation is a significant milestone.
At Healthscope, we are here to help you take the next step with an immersive 12-month Graduate Midwifery Program designed for early-career Registered Midwives.
As one of Australia's largest private healthcare providers, we care for communities nationwide through our network of hospitals offering acute, medical, surgical, mental health and rehabilitation services.
You will join experienced teams in well-supported hospital environments while you transition into independent practice.
- What the Graduate Midwifery Program offers
- One to three rotations within your graduate stream over the 12-month program
- Ongoing employment contract from the start of the program
- Supernumerary time at the beginning to ease into independent practice
- Dedicated support from experienced professionals at site, stateand national levels
- State Orientation Days to connect with leaders and fellow graduates
- Paid study days, peernetworkingand mentorship opportunities
- Annual leave during your first rotation to support your wellbeing
- Graduation Ceremony to celebrate your year
- Healthscope benefits – discounted health cover, Maxxia Rewards, Fitness Passport, EAP services and more
- Hospital Locations
Our Graduate Midwifery Program is offered across selected Healthscope hospitals. Availability varies by hospital and state.
- Graduate Stream
- Maternity (Registered Midwives only)
- What makes Healthscope different for graduates
In the private healthcare sector, you will gain hands-on experience while being supported every step of the way.
- As a Healthscope Graduate Midwife you will
- Work closely with women, familiesand multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care
- Learn from experienced midwives, educatorsand medical specialists
- Developexpertiseacross the maternity continuum
- Benefit from structured rosters thatrecogniselife outside of work
- Whatyou'llbe doing as a Graduate Midwife
- Providing woman-centredcare throughout pregnancy, labour, birthand the postnatal period
- Monitoring maternal and neonatal wellbeing
- Supporting and educating women and their families
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Advocating for women and delivering safe, evidence-based care
- Developing clinical judgement and confidence in a supported environment
- Whatwe'relooking for & to be eligible, you'llneed
- Evidence of Australian working rights
- Completion of a nursing or midwifery course within the last six months or expected completion at least one month before starting
- Availability for a minimum of 30 hours per week on a rotating roster including AM, PM, nights, weekendsand public holidays
- What to prepare for your application
- Your updated resume (mandatory)
- Two recent student clinical placement reports (mandatory)
- Proof of Australian working rights
- If you currently hold a student or similar temporary visa, a brief document outlining your proposed next visa plans
- Recruitment timeline
- August 2025 – Advertising
- October 2025 – Interviews
- November 2025 – Offers
- December 2025 & January 2026 – Onboarding
- February & March 2026 – Orientations
Ready to start your graduate year with Healthscope?
National Graduate Registered Midwife - Feb 2027 employer: Healthscope Hospitals
Norwest Private Hospital is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation, compassion, and teamwork in delivering outstanding clinical care. Located in Sydney's North-West corridor, our dynamic Perioperative Services team offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional development and career progression, ensuring that your expertise is valued and your growth is nurtured. Join us to be part of a close-knit team within Australia's largest private hospital operator, where your contributions truly make a difference in patient-centred care.
