Calvary Graduate Midwifery Program

 
A rewarding beginning to your midwifery career

With the consolidation of private maternity services in Hobart, Calvary is proud to offer a formalised and structured Graduate Midwifery Program. This six-month program supports newly qualified midwives in their critical transition from student to confident practitioner — backed by experienced midwives, educators and a multidisciplinary team.

This is your opportunity to consolidate your new midwifery skills in a supportive, collaborative and professionally rewarding environment, with exposure to a wide range of maternity experiences.

 

Why choose Calvary?

  • Only private provider of maternity services in Hobart following the closure of the Hobart Private Hospital Maternity Unit (effective August 2025)
  • Significant increase in birth numbers, providing graduates with diverse clinical exposure
  • Strong, long-standing partnerships with postgraduate midwifery education providers
  • Aligned with Calvary’s successful Graduate Nurse Transition Program and national midwifery programs in South Australia and Wagga Wagga, NSW.

Key dates and information: 

Start Date: 1 July 2025

Program duration: Six months

Minimum FTE: 0.6

Support structure:

  • Dedicated Clinical Midwifery Educator and Clinical Nurse Facilitators
  • Monthly one-on-one support sessions
  • Structured performance reviews at three and six months
  • Access to senior midwives on every shift

Rotations:

  • Five months across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
  • Supernumerary model for labour ward experience
  • Three weeks in the Special Care Nursery
  • Three days with lactation consultants

 

Study & education:

  • One dedicated study day (one month into the programs)
  • Topics include postpartum haemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, shoulder dystocia, neonatal emergencies, and more
  • Study days open to broader maternity team for shared learning

Employee benefits:

As a Calvary graduate, you'll get access to all the following employee benefits:

  • Onsite parking
  • Salary packaging
  • Retail and entertainment discounts
  • Access to external counselling
  • UTAS scholarships
  • Waiving and subsidised medical expenses
  • Corporate health fund discounts
  • Corporate gym memberships
  • Career advancement
  • Transfer between facilities
  • Sense of community

What you'll gain

  • Strong foundational clinical experience across all maternity care areas
  • A pathway to guaranteed permanent employment upon successful completion of the program
  • The opportunity to be part of a team shaping the future of private maternity care in Tasmania
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression

How to apply

  • Positions open soon for the July 2025 intake.
  • If you’re passionate about midwifery and ready to start your career in a collaborative and evolving service, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact details

Sally Jarvis - Nurse Unit Manager

E: Sally.jarvis@calvarycare.org.au  T: (03) 6278 5328

 

Who should apply

  • This program is open to newly registered midwives seeking structured clinical support and development during their first year of practice.
  • Preference will be given to those with a commitment to remaining in the Hobart region and contributing to Calvary’s mission of providing safe, high-quality and compassionate maternity care.