- Part Time, Ongoing Contract
- 56 hours per fortnight
Overview
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
If you are ready to expand your horizons and are keen to experience a continuity of care model, then this may be the opportunity you are looking for.
As part of a small team of midwives you must be confident and capable to work across the continuum of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal areas with a demonstrated ability to carry out clinical care to a high level.
In addition to at least two years post registration experience you must have gained Level 3 (>75%) practitioner level in a fetal surveillance education program within the past 12 months.
A commitment to woman-centered and evidenced based care, as well as collaborative midwifery practice is essential.
Higher level midwifery skills such as perineal suturing would be looked upon favourably.
Working in an ongoing permanent role, inclusive of oncall periods, a work-life balance is able to be maintained, enabling you to enjoy all that the picturesque Northeast region of Victoria has to offer.
Responsibilities
- Work across the continuum of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care as part of a small midwifery team.
- Provide clinical care to a high standard and demonstrate ability to perform required midwifery skills.
- Participate in on-call periods as part of a permanent role.
Qualifications
- At least two years post-registration experience.
- Level 3 (>75%) practitioner level in a fetal surveillance education program within the past 12 months.
- Commitment to woman-centered and evidenced-based care and collaborative midwifery practice.
- Higher level midwifery skills such as perineal suturing are advantageous.
Our Region
- Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and the catchment serves a community of around 100,000 throughout the northeast.
- An easy 2 hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
- Over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
- Region is a popular destination year-round with national parks, picturesque small towns, restaurants, wineries and breweries.
- Activities include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, paddling, and rail trails in the northeast.
- Region information: 1) visit Wangaratta and 2) Victoria's High Country.
The successful applicant will benefit from
- Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits.
If you have relocated permanently you may also substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
- 5 weeks annual leave and an additional week for employees working 10 or more weekend shifts.
Option for full time employees to purchase additional leave.
- Option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Wellbeing programs and discounted corporate gym membership.
- Social Club Benefits and support for a diverse workforce.
Applying for the role
- Enquiries can be made with Emma Tucci or Paegan Romero on.
- Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application.
Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended.
- A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at
- Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD.
- Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application.
- To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at
- All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria.
- Applications close Sunday, 5 October 2025.
NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies
Required Skill Profession
Healthcare & Medical
📌 Registered Midwife Midwifery Group Practice
🏢 Northeast Health
📍 Wangaratta