Clinical Educator Maternity

Clinical Midwifery Educator

Permanent part-time (48 hours per fortnight)

Educator RN35  

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning and Development Unit at West Gippsland Healthcare Group in the role of Clinical Maternity Educator.

Reporting to the Learning and Development Manager, the Clinical Maternity Educator (CME) provides educational leadership and guidance to maternity staff and students through the identification, development and delivery of learning opportunities that support excellence in maternity care. Working closely with the Maternity Unit Manager and the Learning and Development team, the CME plays a key role in building workforce capability, supporting student placements, facilitating competency programs and promoting evidence-based clinical practice.

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced and enthusiastic midwives who are passionate about education, workforce development and supporting high-quality woman-centred care. The successful applicant will work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver innovative learning programs and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

This rewarding role would suit a highly motivated midwife with extensive clinical experience across the pregnancy and birth continuum who enjoys mentoring others, facilitating learning and driving positive outcomes for staff, students and women receiving maternity care.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Registration as a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Extensive post-registration clinical experience in Midwifery (minimum 5 years).
• Postgraduate qualifications in Midwifery or equivalent.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116), relevant tertiary education qualification, or willingness to work towards obtaining this qualification within an agreed timeframe.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience across the pregnancy and birth continuum.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• High-level clinical skills across the continuum of pregnancy and birth.
• Knowledge of contemporary midwifery practice and issues.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and deliver learning opportunities for maternity staff and students 

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country – Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year.

The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30-minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway – against the traffic! WGHG is the largest employer in Warragul with a workforce of over 1400 staff and is committed to building on our organisation’s strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of teamwork, respect, accountability and compassion.

We are well aware our hospital is aging but are excited at the news that our new state-of-the-art hospital and public aged care facility is coming. A 23.6-hectare site at Lardners Track in Drouin East was acquired by West Gippsland Healthcare Group for a future hospital back in 2007. The new hospital is set to feature 233 beds and 33 emergency department treatment spaces as well as aged care and an expanded maternity facility.

We pride ourselves on the quality of care that’s delivered by our incredible staff. You won’t find a friendlier, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We care for our community because we are the community! The boost in capacity means more patients can be treated faster.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

•             Flexible working arrangements

•             Professional development opportunities

•             Access to employee assistance program

•             Salary packaging

•             Free Parking 

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments. 

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications must include a current CV, and a cover letter addressing the key competencies.  Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Jerin Jose, Learning and Development Manager on 03 5623 0832.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 16 August 2026 (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.