Clinical Midwifery Educator

The Royal Women's Hospital (the Women's) has provided health services to women and newborn babies in Victoria since and is now Australia's largest specialist women's hospital. The Women's is recognised as a leader in its field, with expertise in maternity services and the care of newborn babies, gynecology, assisted reproduction, women's health and cancer services.

About the Program

The Maternity Services Education Program (MSEP) is a Victorian Department of Health funded initiative provided by the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne. MSEP has facilitated pregnancy care and maternity emergency education across rural and regional services for over 17 years. Our vision is to improve clinical outcomes for women and babies through the provision of interdisciplinary education, supportive partnerships and capacity building in rural and regional services.

About the role

Our major areas of focus are; pregnancy care, maternity emergency education and Koori Maternity Services (KMS). We liaise with the following groups; Department of Health, Safer Care Victoria, Professional Colleges, La Trobe University, AHPRA, PIPER, Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) and KMS.

The role of the MSEP Midwifery Educator will be to work alongside the Midwifery Consultant and clinical leaders (midwifery / medical) to further develop and implement this state wide mobile program. MSEP aligns with key objectives for the National Maternity Services Plan , the Royal Women's Hospital strategic plan , and DoH clinical governance framework .

About you

To be successful as a Clinical Midwifery Educator at the Women's you'll bring with you :

• Previous experience in development and facilitation of multi-professional maternity emergency education
• Ability to provide a flexible approach to program delivery
• Able to balance competing and conflicting priorities
• Ability to work in a crisis orientated service

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including :

• 11, in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
• Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave and purchased leave options

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, physically, linguistically, culturally and / or gender diverse, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health. If you need assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.