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Reference Number 30361
Position Title 2024 Graduate Midwifery Program (including blended pathway) - PMCV
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Location Eastern Health
Award Classification Dependent on qualifications
Hours (per fortnight) 64
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary

2024 Graduate Midwifery Program

  • Multiple, Permanent Part Time opportunities available: 0.8 EFT (64 hours per fortnight)
  • Sites available: Angliss (Nursing and Midwifery), Box Hill (Nursing and Midwifery), Maroondah (Nursing rotation only)
  • Flexible working hours (rotating rosters)

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

Our Graduate Midwifery and Nursing Program is progressive, responsive and innovative. We use the latest evidence to develop our program study days together with regular feedback from our graduates.

We support and facilitate the development of a well prepared, high quality, safe midwifery and nursing workforce committed to improving health outcomes.

We have 2 pathways for Midwifery graduates in 2024 including:

  • Pure Stream:   12 months Midwifery
  • Blended Stream:  18-month Midwifery/Nursing (12 months’ midwifery and 6 months nursing)

Our Learning and Teaching team and clinical staff provide a supportive environment that encourages the development of clinical skills, reflective practice and a sense of professional identity and accountability.

As a graduate you will be a key participant and contributor to change and innovation and we invite you to join us for an exciting year and future with Eastern Health.

How to apply: 

Apply via Allocation and Placement Service (PMCV) nominating your preferred Eastern Health pathways. Note, you are welcome to apply for both pathways and only need to submit one online Eastern Heath application.

Please then apply via the EH Mercury E Recruit online application process (Note: All applications must be submitted online) eh.mercury.com.au

Please upload the following:

  • 2 Page CV
  • 1 Page cover letter addressed to Ms Michelle Rutherford, Director Learning and Teaching-  Pre-Registration and Transition to Practice Programs
  • Official academic transcript with grading key (certified- by a person authorised to certify documents in Victoria e.g. Pharmacist, Police Officer etc.). If you have a digital academic record, we also accept this without certification
  • 2 clinical midwifery assessment tools/ appraisals from placement- (do not need to be certified)
  • 1 Professional/ workplace referee (or volunteer work)- please identify as *employer reference
  • 1 Clinical Placement referee (please upload two clinical placement referees if you do not have a professional referee)

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

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 & supportive team
  • Flexible working hours
  • Salary packaging options
  • Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

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

Please note: 

  • All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
  • 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 peoples, 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.

Values in Action: 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.**

Selection Criteria Desirable: Are you an existing Eastern Health employee?
Desirable: If you are an Eastern Health employee, please state your current role, site and department.
Desirable: Are you an Eastern Health fellowship student?
Desirable: Are you an Enrolled Nurse? (note: this does not impact your application)
Desirable: If you are an Enrolled Nurse, do you currently have condition free registration with NMBA? (If NOT an EN please select "No" and type "NA" for not applicable
Desirable: Please state the name of the University you are studying. Please use brief words e.g. XXX University
Desirable: Please state the campus of the University you are studying. e.g. XX campus
Desirable: Please advise of your anticipated course completion date. (Month, Year)
Desirable: Are you eligible to participate in the PMCV 2024 Graduate Nurse Midwifery Program match?
Desirable: What is your PMCV Allocation and Placement Service number?
Desirable: Will you hold full working rights for the duration of the 2024 Graduate Program? (Please note: we do not provide sponsorship)
Desirable: Will you be registered with AHPRA by January 2024? (note: if not, we have a March and July intakes)
Desirable: Have you completed a Postgraduate Midwifery Diploma/Degree?
Desirable: If you are applying via a postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery pathway, do you currently have condition free registration as a Registered Nurse with NMBA? (If you are not currently an RN, applying via postgraduate pathway then select 'No' and type "NA" for Not applicable)
Desirable: Have you applied for the Eastern Health GNMP- Midwifery pathway via PMCV?
Desirable: Have you applied for the Eastern Health GNMP- Combined Nursing/ Midwifery pathway via PMCV?
Desirable: If you have selected both Eastern Health midwifery pathways in PMCV, please state your most preferred Eastern Health pathway (for interview purposes only)
Contact Person Transition to Practice Team
Contact Number (03) 9895 3372
Contact Email ttp.admin@easternhealth.org.au
Alternate Contact Person Transition to Practice Team
Alternate Contact Number (03) 9895 3413
Alternate Contact Email ttpeducators@easternhealth.org.au
Closing Date 07/07/2023
Position Description
Registered Nurse Midwife PD - 2023.pdf Open
Application Guide View Guide
Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.