Post Graduate Student Midwifery

Job Description

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Applications are invited from Registered Nurses interested in becoming a Midwife by undertaking a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, through Federation University Australia, Churchill Campus and completing the clinical component of the course at the West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul.

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The Midwifery unit of the West Gippsland Healthcare Group, is a family centered contemporary facility, dedicated to serving the needs of the community whilst always striving for excellence.

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The successful applicant/s will gain a broad knowledge base and experience across all areas of Midwifery under the expert guidance of our Midwifery Clinical Educators and experienced Midwives.

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This is a paid employment model, with course costs at the candidate's expense – proof of acceptance at the University must be provided.

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Requirements:

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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

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Completion of two years post registration experience within an acute setting.

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Eligible for enrolment in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery with Federation University Australia, Churchill who have an agreed contractual arrangement with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group.

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Successful completion of all academic university requirements and milestones each semester throughout the course duration.

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IMPORTANT:Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

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About our organisation

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The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

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West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

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• Flexible working arrangements
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• Access to employee assistance program
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• Salary packaging
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• Free Parking
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Working with us

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All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a valid Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

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Applications close:14 october 2026* (applications may close earlier)

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* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

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As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability

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Applications close Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 11.59pm