Broaden Your Horizons

Align your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Australia.

Come and join the team in the Fetal Medicine Unit.

• Join the largest regional healthcare service in GEELONG, VICTORIA
• Enjoy job security, flexibility and work life balance in a beautiful coastal location
• Permanent and part time 

About Maternity Services at University Hospital Geelong

Barwon Health provides pregnancy, intrapartum and postnatal care for both high and low risk pregnancies. The number of births per annum is around 2600. Antenatal care is provided in both hospital and community sites. We have a Maternity Assessment Unit adjacent to the Birth Unit. A Fetal Medicine Unit providing individualised care to women requiring specialist care, The Birth Unit has 8 birth rooms and the Maternity Ward has 24 beds, an Extended Postnatal Care service and a Lactation Service. More information can be found on our website https://www.barwonhealth.org.au/careers-volunteers/careers-in-maternity-services

About the role

In this role you will work in a multi-disciplinary team to plan, implement, evaluate and maintain a high standard of maternity care for pregnant women and their families where there is a concern for the health of the unborn baby. The Fetal Medicine Unit provides care for women with complex or high risk pregnancies and require specialised care. At the same time recognising the needs and acknowledging the dignity, culture and values of all patients and their families. You will provide direct patient care through a consumer centred approach and within scope of practice.

To be successful in this role you must have previous experience in a Fetal Medicine Unit or Maternal Assessment Unit and be able to work across the scope of midwifery practice.

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality service and great care. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Jillong, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.

• Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
• High standard of schooling options throughout the area
• A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
• Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
• To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club
• Relocation and sponsorship support options
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Collaborative Recruitment team on (03) 4215 5822 or via email at crurecruit@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and meet the requirements of the Barwon health immunisation policy.