Registered Midwife (Postnatal & Birth Suite)

We are currently recruiting for both Part-Time and Full-Time Registered Midwives to join our Birth Suite and Postnatal Units in East Melbourne.

With the opening of our newly refurbished 34 Postnatal Unit beds from October 2026 onwards, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional maternity care.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care in a collaborative and patient-centred environment, we would love to hear from you.

Epworth Freemasons, one of Victoria’s leading maternity hospitals, is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Midwives to join our Postnatal and Birth Suite Unit/s in East Melbourne.

World-Class Facilities

• 9 purpose-built birth suites
• 10-bed Special Care Nursery (Level 5) for babies from 32 weeks onward
• 34-bed postnatal unit
• Access to ICU and operating theatres
• Private rooms with ensuite bathrooms and premium amenities

Impactful Care: Deliver holistic, personalised midwifery care that empowers families to have a positive pregnancy, birth, and postnatal experience.

A Supportive, Collaborative Culture
Work alongside a dedicated team of midwives, educators, and healthcare professionals who prioritise patient-centred care and teamwork. Our Maternity Concierge ensures families receive personalised support from pregnancy through to discharge 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing expert midwifery care to postnatal mothers and newborns, including advice on feeding, baby care, and maternal recovery.
• Monitoring and assessing the health and wellbeing of both mother and baby, addressing any concerns promptly and effectively.
• Ensuring a seamless, patient-centered experience through collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Role-modeling empathy, compassion, and professionalism in your interactions with patients and families.
• Continuously enhancing your skills by participating in ongoing education and staying current with best practices in maternity care.

What We’re Looking For:

• AHPRA Registration as a Midwife (essential).
• Previous experience in a Birth Suite and/or Postnatal ward.
• Postgraduate qualification plus a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, or Completion of a Graduate Year plus 1 year of clinical experience.
• A strong understanding of contemporary maternity and newborn care practices.
• A passion for providing exceptional, empathetic care to women and their families 
• Available to work across a rotating roster covering Morning, Afternoon and Night shifts

Position Description         Inherent Requirements

About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.