• Part time (.2 FTE), ongoing, fixed term until May 2028
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available  
• $115,289  (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave  

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the team

The Women’s is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns through its internationally recognised research and innovation. We have a distinguished track record in medical research, and this is reflected by the breadth of our programs. Covering the full spectrum of our work are our 10 research centres: newborn, infectious diseases, gynaecology, cancer, pregnancy, mental health, midwifery and maternity services, allied health, anaesthetics and family violence prevention.

Annually we conduct approximately 60 clinical trials involving more than 4,500 patients and produce approximately 200 publications. As a tertiary-level hospital and one of Australia’s major teaching hospitals for graduates and postgraduates in medicine, nursing, midwifery and other health professions, the Women’s provides a clinical environment where scientists and health professionals can work together as innovative leaders in translational research. Our partnerships with international hospitals and research centres assist us to deliver world-class health care for women and newborns and ensures our model of care is at the forefront of modern clinical practice.

About the role

The PRESENT trial is a multi-centre randomised controlled trial investigating whether access to pasteurised donor human milk for term babies born to women with diabetes improves infant and maternal outcomes, compared with standard care. Outcomes to be assessed include neonatal intensive care admission rates, breastfeeding outcomes, maternal mental health, infant cow’s milk allergy and quality of life.

A regular day will see you:

• Recruit and obtain informed consent from participants for the PRESENT clinical trial while supporting clinicians to randomise eligible infants and to provide pasteurised donor human milk (PDHM) to eligible infants.
• Collect data from electronic or paper hospital medical records for enrolled participants
• Conducts ethical research at the highest level of integrity and in line with the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research

About you

You have demonstrated experience supporting and delivering research trials, including participant coordination, data collection, and adherence to research protocols.

You’ll bring with you:

• AHPRA Registered Midwife
• Experience in recruiting and supporting participants in clinical trials
• Must have availability to work at least a half day on a Thursday
• Skills and experience 4 (keep this list to 4 – 6 essential selection criteria)

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.  We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day.  We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.  Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Megan Mathers on (03) 9936 6029 or megan.mathers@thewomens.org.au.

Application closing date: 11 June 2026