Research Midwife

Northern Health Australia • Part-time • Australia • 3d ago

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role requires a research midwife/nurse to participate in clinical research within the Obstetric and Gynaecology Units and is responsible for supporting the “Point-of-care testing for maternal GBS: The StrepSureTM diagnostic accuracy study”

This is a Fixed Term - Part Time Role requires you to work 48 hrs per Fortnight

To be successful in this role you will have:

Experience as a Registered Midwife, with at least 2 years postgraduate midwifery experience (essential).
Prior research experience; or postgraduate-level study (highly regarded).
Demonstrate sound clinical assessments and analysis, and implement indicated treatments (essential).
Well-developed computer skills (essential), including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Outlook: essential) as well as with RedCap database (desirable).
Excellent organizational and team working skills, with the ability to work independently (essential)
Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification or commitment to attainment within three months of commencing role

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Professor Lisa Hui, Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist via email: lisa.hui@unimelb.edu.au

Applications close on 30th October 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
An inclusive and culturally safe space
Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.