Student Midwife Program (Graduate Diploma) in Wollstonecraft, Australia

Job Description:

• Role Title: Student Midwife Program (Graduate Diploma)
• Role Type: Fixed term, part time
• Department and Location: Maternity, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
• Salary: 41.58-58.40 AUD Hourly +super "pro rata"

Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore’s premier private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education.

We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep. Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the Role

We have 2 Student Midwife positions available on a fixed term/part-time contract.

The Mater offers an incredibly supportive and renowned Student Midwifery Program. The Mater has a long and proud history of providing excellent maternity care and we are looking for highly motivated, compassionate and accountable professionals to join our maternity team. You will be supported by a group of skilled and professional Clinical Maternity Educators, along with the management and midwifery team. You will be partnered with the Mater and the University of Technology Sydney who will also offer great support to you.

If you think you have the attributes we are looking for, please apply.

About you

Essential Criteria

The candidate must have:

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Have completed a Registered Nurse New Graduate Program

What we can offer you at the Mater

• Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually

• An Amazing Workplace : 82% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)

• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care

• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney’s top private service and the city’s unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres

• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios

• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How To Apply

The closing date for applications is 20th October 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please submit your resume. A cover letter is welcome but not required.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies​

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At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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