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Applications close 20 June at 5:00 pm

The Transition to Professional Practice Program (TPPP) offers exciting opportunities in our Local Health Networks (LHNs) in metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia. A Combined TPPP and Research Program will also be available in 2026. 

If you are passionate about caring for others during their pregnancy and birth journey, you will be provided with all the tools and supports needed to build a rewarding and enriching professional career.

Key dates

  • Monday 2 June 2025 - Applications open
  • Friday 20 June 2025 - Applications close 5:00 pm
  • July 2025 - Application assessment period
  • early August 2025 - First round of provisional offers
  • mid-August 2025 - Second round of provisional offers, if required.

Eligibility

To apply for TPPP, applicants must meet the following criteria at the time of application:

  • complete midwifery studies between January 2025 and February 2026 leading to registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
  • complete no more than 912 hours (six (6) months full time equivalent) of paid experience as a Midwife in any setting within Australia/New Zealand
    • hours of paid experience completed outside of Australia/New Zealand are not counted if the applicant is required to retrain in Australia to obtain Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) registration.
  • complete no more than three (3) months of a graduate midwifery program (or equivalent) previously in any setting or country
  • applying outside the ‘employment exclusion period’ after taking a Targeted Voluntary Separation Package (TVSP) or Voluntary Separation Package (VSP) from the SA Government
  • provide evidence of English Language Skills Requirement, as outlined in the Registration Standard
  • eligible graduation at time of offer, or if you sat a supplementary exam, you will have gained registration a minimum of two (2 weeks prior to your employment commencement date.

Role description

The Registered Midwife Level 1 (RM1) Role Description (PDF 212KB) provides information about the skills, knowledge and attributes considered essential for success.

The role description outlines the selection criteria for the RM1 position and is used in the assessment of TPPP applications.

The Midwife Job Capacity Statement (PDF 260KB) provides information about the likely demands of working as a Midwife.

You are encouraged to read the above documents to gain an understanding of the RM1 role prior to applying for TPPP.

Locations and speciality programs

Each Local Health Network (LHN) offers a variety of specialty programs across different locations/sites. The number of positions available will vary according to service and operational needs of the LHNs.

When completing your application form you will be asked to select your location/site preferences. Based on this, you will be prompted to choose your preferred specialty program(s), secondary location and intake date(s).

For information about the speciality programs offered by each LHN, and details of information sessions being held, visit the LHN pages below.

See the statewide map (PDF 317KB) to show the boundaries for each of the regions LHNs. 

How to apply

Before submitting your application, please review the Applicant Handbook (PDF 1264KB) and frequently asked questions. These resources will guide you through the process and help you prepare.

You are also encouraged to read the role description documents to gain an understanding of the role prior to applying.

Once applications are open, you will be directed to SA Health’s application portal to complete your submission by the due date.

Further information

If you have further questions, email healthjobs@sa.gov.au.