Registered Midwife - Fetal Diagnostic Unit (FDU)

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We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

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Join our specialist Fetal Diagnostic Unit delivering expert, woman-centred care in a supportive multidisciplinary maternity team.

• Fixed term, part-time 0.5 EFT opportunity for Maternity Leave and 0.2 EFT for FWA
• Work alongside expert clinicians in fetal medicine
• Grow your career with mentoring and professional development

The Fetal Diagnostic Unit at Monash Medical Centre provides specialist outpatient  care for women experiencing high-risk pregnancies and fetal abnormalities, delivering compassionate, evidence-based and woman-centred care.

About the Role

Join our team as a Registered Midwife within the Fetal Diagnostic Unit at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton. In this role, you will work under the leadership of the Maternity Management team alongside experienced midwives, sonographers, obstetricians and the broader multidisciplinary maternity team.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to care for women with complex pregnancies while working in a highly specialised clinical environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality, woman-centred midwifery care.
• Support women and families through complex fetal diagnostic pathways.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Provide education, support and advocacy throughout the pregnancy journey.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

About You

 To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and attributes:

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated experience working within an acute maternity service.
• Proven clinical skills across maternity services, including Birth Suite and Pregnancy Clinic.
• Level 3 FSEP Practitioner accreditation from a recognised Fetal Surveillance Education Program.
• A genuine passion for supporting women and families experiencing fetal abnormalities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A positive attitude, commitment to woman-centred care and enthusiasm for ongoing professional development.

Why you'll love working with us

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:

• A supportive and collaborative specialist maternity team.
• Experienced mentors and clinical educators to support your professional growth.
• Opportunities to expand your knowledge in fetal medicine and high-risk maternity care.
• Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.
• Salary packaging.
• Onsite gym options and the opportunity to join Fitness Passport.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Midwife Managers Team Amber on mobile 0447 673 620

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Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.  

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 12th October 2026