At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to women and newborns in antenatal and postnatal settings.
- Company: Join Mercy Health, a leading for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated professionals.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace, with visa sponsorship available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining invaluable experience.
- Qualifications: Registered Midwife with AHPRA or in the process of obtaining registration.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent full time / part time / fixed term
Hours: Rotating roster AM/PM/ND or 12 hour shifts Day/ND
Salary: $43.82 - $54.41 p.h. (increasing $46.35 - $61.97 by Nov 2027) plus penalties
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Sophie Bridger, Midwifery Unit Manager
About the opportunity:
As a Registered Midwife on the Postnatal Antenatal Ward you will provide safe, evidence-based, woman and family-centred care to women and their newborn babies throughout the antenatal and postnatal period.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, while promoting positive health outcomes and supporting informed decision-making.
- Manage a dynamic workload involving women with both low and high-risk pregnancies and postnatal needs.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health and support staff to ensure timely escalation of care, effective communication, and seamless coordination of services.
We are able to offer Visa Sponsorship to successful applicants if required; enquiries are welcome to contact us for more information.
What you’ll bring:
You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Registration as a Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or in the process of obtaining AHPRA Registration.
- Minimum one year’s experience as a Registered Midwife.
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
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.
Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient‑centered health services and aged care services.
If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need.
We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.
Registered Midwives – Postnatal/Antenatal Ward in Melbourne employer: Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd
At Mercy Health, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. Located at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg, our team of over 10,000 dedicated individuals is committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve, while also providing unique opportunities for career development in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive community that values compassion and excellence in care.
Contact Details:
Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd Recruitment Team
