At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on clinical experience in midwifery while studying.
- Company: Join South West Healthcare, a community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, professional development, and excellent employment conditions.
- Other info: Applications close on 8 November 2026; diverse candidates encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Advance your nursing career in a supportive and dynamic maternity unit.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 89284 - 107510 $ per year.
Employment Type: Part time (48 hours per fortnight), Fixed term position for 12 months
Location: Warrnambool Campus
Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2
Salary Range: $89,284 - $107,510 pro rata, plus superannuation
Looking to advance your nursing career in midwifery? Join South West Healthcare's 2027 Post Graduate Midwifery Program and gain invaluable, hands‑on clinical experience while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.
About the role
This paid clinical placement opportunity is ideal for Registered Nurses looking to specialise in midwifery while undertaking formal postgraduate study. Here you will work within our highly skilled Maternity Unit and collaborate across clinical services to deliver exceptional care to patients and their families. Commencing February 2027, this fixed‑term, part‑time role of 48 hours per fortnight over 12 months.
What you bring
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Preferred Minimum 2 years of relevant post‑graduate nursing experience but may consider less experience for the appropriate candidate
- Well‑developed clinical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
- A demonstrated commitment to continued education and professional development
- Confirmation of contact with Federation University Ballarat regarding course enrolment
What we offer
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
- Internal and external professional development opportunities
- Ongoing clinical supervision
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. SWH respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio-economic status. SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub‑region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub‑acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 8 November 2026.
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
Post Graduate Student - Midwifery Studies in Warrnambool employer: South West Healthcare
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