Transition to Professional Practice Program (TPPP) for midwives
Applications open 1 July 2026
The Transition to Professional Practice Program (TPPP) offers exciting opportunities in our Local Health Networks (LHNs) across South Australia. A Combined TPPP and Research Program will also be available in 2027.
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 1 June 2026 - Applications open
- Friday 19 June 2026 - Applications close 5:00 pm
- July 2026 - Application assessment period
- early August 2026 - First round of provisional offers
- mid-August 2026 - Second round of provisional offers, if required.
Eligibility
To apply for TPPP, applicants must meet the following criteria at the time of application:
- complete studies between January 2026 and February 2027, or by negotiation within 2 years of graduation with your preferred LHN, ensuring you will be eligible for AHPRA registration a minimum of 4 weeks prior to your commencement date.
- complete no more than 912 hours (six 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.
- 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 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 Midwife Level 1 Role Description (PDF 212KB) provides information about the skills, knowledge and attributes considered essential for success. It outlines the selection criteria for the 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 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).
See the statewide map (PDF 317KB) to show the boundaries for each of the regions LHNs.
For information about the speciality programs offered by each LHN, and details of information sessions being held, visit the LHN pages below.
Further information
The Applicant Handbook (PDF 1264KB) and frequently asked questions and may assist you with any questions you have. If you have further questions, email healthjobs@sa.gov.au.