Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. 

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. 

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The Graduate Midwife Program is designed to support the newly qualified RM in the transition from student to registered practitioner. Throughout the program the graduate midwife is expected to deliver clinical care that is consistent with Bayside Health policies and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Standards. The graduate midwife is accountable for maintaining knowledge and skills ensuring they work within their scope of practice to provide high quality care to patients and clients. The RM works competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence-based, person-centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes.  This program involves a 12 month rotation in Midwifery.

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Skills & Experience Required 

Essential 

• AHPRA registration as a Midwife
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective communication and the ability to relate to consumers from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds

Next Steps

Please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume including referees
• Academic transcript
• x2 recent clinical reports

For role specific information please contact Graduate Nurse & Midwifery team at gnmp@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Joshua Sutherland, Recruitment Coordinator: JSutherland@phcn.vic.gov.au

The role ceases advertising on 1st July 2026.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/