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GRADUATE REGISTERED MIDWIFE

Job No: GRMA569001061
Location: Portland

Fixed Term Part Time – 64 hours per fortnightAvailable from 27th January 2027 to 6th February 2028Our Graduate Midwifery Program offers the chance to provide high quality person centred care across the full continuum of maternity services – pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period, within a supportive and inclusive rural health setting.  You will play a vital role in the lives of women and their families, offering culturally sensitive safe and holistic, care that recognises the dignity, needs and values of our diverse community in Portland and the surrounding areas.  Our program provides structured clinical experience within a team care model, helping you build confidence and competence in all aspects of midwifery practice.  We promote a learning environment that encourages self-directed learning, fosters motivation and supports your ongoing professional development.  This program is designed to prepare you for a rewarding and sustainable career in midwifery, equipping you with the skills and support to thrive in a rural healthcare setting. To apply:  please ensure you have submitted your application to PMCV via pmcv.com.au AND directly to the organisation via our website.  Your direct application must include: resume with clinical experience; two certified clinical placement assessments; Certified Academic transcript (including key); and two clinical referees with contact details as per PMCV requirements. 
About you: 
  • Registration as a Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Current employee police check
  • Current employee Working with Children’s check.
  • Ongoing registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia including maintenance of Professional Portfolio
  • Driver’s License
  • Must meet the requirements of Portland District Health immunisation policy
  • Current evidence of immunisation history and / or serology results

 Please click here to view Position Description.

About us:

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

  • Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
  • A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
  • Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
  • An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

  • Salary Packaging
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Social Club
  • Free parking
  • Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Wellbeing Initiatives
  • Relocation assistance available – conditions apply

The Region – Glenelg Shire:

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.  To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How to apply:
Applications are through PDH website and must include:

  • A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
  • A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role. 
  • Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.

Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees. 

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

  • Police Record Check
  • Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
  • Current Immunisation status. This role must be meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Applications close: Monday 29th June 2026 at 12.00pm 

Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

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Portland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act. Our role is to provide quality, safe health services to people in the Glenelg Shire. To fulfil this role, Portland District Health offers a range of services, including; acute care through specialised medicine and surgery, urgent care, maternity services and limited children’s services. As an integrated Healthcare organisation, Portland District Health provides a range of services in sub-acute and aged care, population health, primary and community care.
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