At a Glance
- Tasks: Support women through their entire pregnancy journey with compassionate care.
- Company: Join the diverse team at Werribee Mercy Hospital, part of Mercy Health.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, career growth, and supportive work culture.
- Other info: Visa sponsorship available; we celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing your midwifery skills.
- Qualifications: AHPRA Registration as a Registered Midwife and strong teamwork ethic.
The predicted salary is between 41 - 63 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time or Part Time
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital
About the opportunity:
Werribee Mercy Hospital is a public hospital providing care to the culturally diverse and rapidly growing community in the West of Melbourne. Our maternity services support nearly 4,000 low to moderate risk women across their childbearing journey each year. Our services include Birth Suites, Maternity Assessment Unit, Pregnancy Day stay, Antenatal as well as Postnatal services including Midwifery in the Home.
About us:
- Fulfil your potential using your entire scope of midwifery practice
- Our team means everything to us in Maternity at Werribee Mercy
- We support and encourage career growth and professional development
- Dedicated maternity education team
- Rotating roster
- Support women through the entire pregnancy journey
- Salary is in line with Enterprise Agreement and will be based on years of experience (hourly base rate between $41.36 and $62.94)
- Visa sponsorship available for successful applicants, if required
What our staff say about working in Maternity services Werribee Mercy Hospital:
“Our team is fantastic! I get to come to work to my ‘work family’ and get such incredible support by beautiful people. The team is respectful of each other, boosts each other up and nourishes each other’s learning to provide the best care for the families in our care. I know I get to be my best as a midwife working in this team.”
What you’ll bring:
- You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart.
- Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional family and woman-centred care.
- To thrive in this role, you will have:
- AHPRA Registration as a Registered Midwife
- Current RANZCOG FSEP credentialing or working towards
- Proven time management and organisational skills
- A strong teamwork ethic
- Expertise and experience in Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal Care
If successful you will also be required to provide evidence of:
- A current Police Record Check – Cost covered by Mercy Health
- Working with Children Check.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Registered Midwife employer: Mercy Health
Mercy Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within the aged care sector. With a strong commitment to community engagement and outstanding customer service, employees enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters strategic partnerships and innovation. Located in a supportive environment, Mercy Health offers unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from comprehensive training and career advancement pathways.
