How to become a midwife
Care for and advise expectant mothers during pregnancy, labour, childbirth, and the early days of the child's life.
Pathways to this career
Midwifery is challenging, yet extremely rewarding career. To become a midwife, you will need to:
- Complete a bachelor degree in midwifery. These courses are generally three years in duration. Most universities will require a high school certificate and completion of prerequisite subjects to gain entry into these courses.
- Alternatively, students who have already completed a qualification in nursing can complete a postgraduate qualification in midwifery.
- Register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board (AHPRA) to practice in Australia.
What does a midwife do?
Duties and tasks
- Advise on nutrition, childcare, and other related questions after the birth has happened
- Assist delivering babies
- Help to manage the pregnancy and birth
- Monitor the condition of the mother throughout pregnancy and providing advice and adjustments in routine as needed
- Provide advice and support mothers during pre-natal and postnatal periods
Professional bodies
- Australian College of Midwives
- Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
Related jobs
- Child carer
- Health information manager
- Midwifery educator
- Midwifery researcher
- Registered nurse
- Social worker
Discover nursing courses online
Postgraduate ACU-CNC-GCE
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Correctional Health)
Postgraduate UND-NUR-GCE
Postgraduate ACU-CLN-MAS
Postgraduate GRF-ANP-MAS
Postgraduate SCU-MHN-MAS
Postgraduate UND-NLM-GCE
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership (Aspiring Leaders)
Postgraduate TAS-CUC-GDI
Graduate Diploma of Advanced Practice (Community and Urgent Care)
Available majors
- Community and Urgent Care
Postgraduate ECU-MDP-GCE
Graduate Certificate in Midwifery Diagnostics and Prescribing
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