We provide a learning environment that facilitates motivation, self-directed learning and the development of a professional identity, with support and guidance.
Graduate Midwife Program
The graduate year for midwives at the Women’s is a great opportunity to put knowledge into practice.
We welcome applications from:
- Single registrant (registered midwives).
- Dual registrants (registered midwives/registered nurses).
Registered nurses completing a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery need to apply to the Midwifery (Postgraduate) Graduate Program.
You will have many opportunities to care for women and their babies from:
- varied backgrounds
- different social status
- a range of beliefs and expectations
- challenged with physical and obstetric conditions
- families with dynamics different to your own.
The Women’s wants midwives who are passionate about caring for women, who can work harmoniously within a team and who can enjoy the challenge of developing themselves as individuals while also developing as midwives.
Duration
Employment is for 53 weeks with commencement in February or May 2027.
Clinical opportunities
Graduate midwives participate in Team Care and gain experience in the provision of care for women during pregnancy, labour and birth and the postnatal period.
The Team Care Model focuses on continuity of care/carers and promotes true collegiality between disciplines in the care of birthing women.
Throughout the 12 month program, graduates will complete block rotations to the following areas:
- Birth Centre
- Complex Antenatal Ward
- Postnatal
- Elective Caesarean in theatre.
How to apply
Applications for the 2027 Graduate Midwife Program open on June 1st, and close on July 1st, 2026. All applications must be submitted through careers.thewomens.org.au. Please check the Graduate Programs Applications - All Streams page and the FAQs carefully as they outline all of the required documentation in detail. Incomplete applications will not progress to interview. Invitations to interview for successful candidates will be sent via email - please ensure which ever email you register with is one that you check regularly, and one that you can continue to receive information via if you are successfully matched to The Women's (ie - not your student email address) . In person interviews will be held during July and August, with match results published via PMCV's website on September 16th, 2026.
Professional development days
Professional development days are provided throughout the year, occurring more frequently early in the year.
These days are tailored to meet the specific needs of your graduate group and cover a broad range of topics including:
- violence against women
- reproductive loss
- mental health first aid
- working with women who have drug and alcohol issues
- breastfeeding foundations
- Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP)
... and many more.
The Professional development days are complemented with individual tutorials and workshops that promote creative and reflective midwifery best practice.
In addition to this, the Women’s offers an abundance of learning opportunities. We provide a comprehensive range of services available to women, many specialist practitioners and a variety of education programs available to staff.
Performance development
We understand the importance of regular feedback and provide a structured three-month performance review program. Together, we discuss your progress and identify ongoing learning needs to help you consolidate and develop your midwifery practice.
Support
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The Program Coordinator’s role is to support your transition to independent clinical practice by providing a comprehensive and structured graduate program.
- A team of Clinical Support Midwives is willing and able to guide in the clinical setting. The Clinical Support Midwives' role is to orientate, support and guide novice practitioners throughout the year.
- Each placement provides Graduate Midwives a supernumerary time appropriate to that area.
Annual leave
Annual leave will be allocated during the program to recharge your batteries.
Advocacy
The Women's supports the rights of women to make individual decisions related to their health and well-being. This also includes making available pregnancy termination services. In your role as a graduate midwife you may care for women undergoing termination of pregnancy and, included in your care, you may be required to administer the first medication in this process.
If you have any concerns in this regard you may need to rethink whether the Women's is the right hospital choice for completion of your Graduate Midwife program.
Information evening
The Women's 2028 Graduate Midwife Information evening will be held in May 2027 a link to join online will be shared closer to the date.
This session will include information on the Graduate Midwife, Combined Nursing and Midwifery, and Post-Graduate Graduate Midwifery Programs.
The 2027 Graduate Midwife Information Evening was held on Tuesday 12 May 2026. Watch the recording below.
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Date reviewed: 14 April 2025
Date reviewed: 14 April 2025