NSW Health invites registered nurses to take up the opportunity to train as midwives in a NSW public hospital in 2027. Training includes completion of a postgraduate course and employment as a midwifery student to gain clinical experience.
Applications for NSW Health’s 2027 MidStart open today (19 May) and close on 1 June 2026.
Training locations are available across the state, including in rural and regional areas. Associated university enrolments into a postgraduate course open later in the year.
Registered nurses are eligible to apply if they are:
Candidates may also be eligible for scholarships.
More information on MidStart program, including details on how to apply, is available on the NSW Health website: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/employment/midstart/Pages/default.aspx
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
“Midstart is a great pathway for registered nurses to become midwives in Australia’s largest public health system, and an opportunity to play a vital role in supporting women through the journey from pregnancy to parenthood.
“I’d like to encourage registered nurses interested in becoming a midwife to take this opportunity to apply for this annual program.
“Our midwives do a fantastic job in our hospitals across the state, making a difference every day in the lives of women, babies, and their families.”