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Multiple part time (6 hours p/wk) 12 month fixed term roles
- $10,517.68 + Salary Packaging + Super
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Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
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.
The Women’s is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders both past and present and acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the first people of this nation.
About the program
The RUSON/RUSOM program is a fantastic opportunity to grow your clinical knowledge and build confidence within a supportive environment!
Registered Undergraduate Students of Nursing (RUSONs) are allocated to support our team in the Women’s Emergency Care (WEC). Registered Undergraduate Students of Midwifery (RUSOMs) are allocated to support our maternity team in our postnatal wards.
As a RUSON/RUSOM, a regular shift would see you:
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Restocking non-emergency equipment and supplies
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Cleaning and maintaining equipment
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Assisting patients with daily living activities, including mobility, hygiene and comfort
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Supporting the nursing/midwifery team with routine patient care
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Contributing to a safe, welcoming and culturally inclusive environment for women, newborns and families
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
Within the program, we have designated roles for First Nations RUSON/RUSOMs and warmly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to explore a career with the Women’s. We provide a range of supports to help First Nations staff feel welcomed, respected and empowered to succeed, including paid cultural and ceremonial leave, cultural supervision sessions and scholarship opportunities - please click here to read more.
If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please reach out to our Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, at Aboriginal.Careers@thewomens.org.au for a yarn. We would love to hear from you.
About you
You will be someone who values teamwork and learning, showing empathy, initiative and collaboration in creating a safe and welcoming environment for women, newborns and families.
You will:
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Be currently enrolled in and commencing 2nd year of a Bachelor of Midwifery in January 2026 (RUSOM programs only) OR
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Be currently enrolled in and commencing 2nd – 4th (final year) of Bachelor of Nursing or a dual degree Bachelor of Midwifery/Bachelor of Nursing in January 2026 OR
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Be currently enrolled in and commencing 2nd year of a Bachelor of Nursing in January 2026 (RUSON positions only).
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Be reliable and able to commit to a minimum of one shift per week
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Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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:
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Salary packaging benefits for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
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A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
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Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
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Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
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Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
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Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
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 by submitting your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in a RUSON/RUSOM role at the Women’s. If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and are applying for one of our designated positions, we would love to hear about your connection to community in your cover letter. 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.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Fleur Llewelynon (03) 8345 2914 or Fleur.llewelyn@thewomens.org.au.
Application closing date: 07 November 2025