Early Career Midwife Program - July 2024 Intake

Early Career Midwife Program - July 2024 Intake

• Permanent part-time (0.8 EFT, about 4 days per week)

• Ongoing employment after program completion 

• Variety of specialties and locations offered - Preferences will be taken into consideration

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the Role

The Early Career Midwife (ECM) Program enables recently qualified midwives (graduated within the last 3 years) who have not undertaken a Graduate Midwifery Program an unique opportunity to enter the Eastern Health midwifery workforce in our maternity settings. The program is 12 months total, and would include two 6-month rotations across various areas of midwifery.

We can offer you a supported pathway into midwifery at Eastern Health with our friendly teams in our health service by providing opportunities to increase your skills, knowledge and confidence while working in birth suite and postnatal areas, with support from our Learning & Teaching team.

About You

To be successful in this role you should possess:

• Midwife registration with AHPRA.
• Completion of a pre-registration or post-graduate midwifery degree in the past three years.
• You have not been accepted into and completed a formal Graduate Midwifery Program.
• You will have full working rights in Australia at the commencement of the ECM program in July 2024.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What We Offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

How to Apply

• CV
• 1-page cover letter 
• 2 x professional referees, at least one must be from a direct clinical supervisor
• 2 x placement appraisals (also know as "Clinical Assessment Tools", "ANSAT", or "placement log book")
• Academic transcripts (unofficial, digital copies are acceptable)
• Proof of COVID vaccination 
• Proof of 2023 flu vaccination

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and Improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**