Applications for the MidStart Registered Midwife Program are open from 19 May to 1 June 2026.
If you are a registered nurse wishing to pursue a career in midwifery, Central Coast Local Health District’s (CCLHD) Maternity Service could be the perfect place to take the next step in your career. We offer a range of models of care to achieve the best outcomes for women and their families before, during and after birth.
Midwifery encompasses primary health care principles as well as providing support for the emotional and social aspects of birth. As a student you will gain valuable experience to apply these principles, supported by educators, mentors, clinical midwife specialists, clinical midwife consultants and members of our passionate multi-disciplinary team. Visit the NSW Health site:
Contact us
For Registered Midwives GradStart enquiries:
P 02 4336 6526
E Janelle.Graney@health.nsw.gov.au
Eligibility and application information
To be eligible to apply for the MidStart Program you must:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA at the time of application
- Have enrolled in a Graduate Entry Masters in Midwifery (GEMM) at the University of Newcastle. Enrolling in a postgraduate midwifery program at university is your responsibility and separate from the MidStart Program. You will need to apply to the university of your choice and pay your own fees. For more information on the University of Newcastle’s graduate midwifery course, visit University of Newcastle:
Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
Recruitment process and tips
- Applications open in May each year
- Interviews will be held between 29 June and 10 July 2026
- The MidStart Handbook includes everything you need to know about the MidStart application and recruitment process.
- Contracts and commencement dates are aligned with university program enrolments and with hospital orientation programs, therefore start dates can vary slightly each year. As a general rule, most programs commence early February.
Helpful contacts and information
For eligibility enquiries:
P 1800 330 933
E MOH-Midwifery@health.nsw.gov.au
For online application technical assistance, contact the Customer Experience Team on:
P 1300 679 367 (Option 3)
To find out more information on NSW Health MidStart, visit: