Midwifery resources

Placement means working in a clinical setting. It gives you the chance to apply your knowledge in real situations – great preparation for being in the workforce. 

The Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Midwifery includes 736 hours of Midwifery placement and 800 hours of Nursing placement, plus 10 Continuity of Care Experiences across four years. The Graduate Diploma of Midwifery includes 750 hours of placement and 10 Continuity of Care Experiences. Some travel might be necessary.

You’ll use the InPlace platform to upload essential documents, submit your placement preferences and find out where you’ve been placed. Log in with your student ID and password.

Find out more about organising your placement via InPlace.

Find your year level and cohort on the left of the calendar then scroll across to find your placement blocks.

We're not involved in clinical placement rosters, instead, you'll receive your roster directly from the health agency you're placed with. Some health agencies won’t give you a roster before placement starts, but you’ll get one on your first day. If rosters are available early, you’ll receive a copy via your student email. You’re expected to attend all rostered shifts, including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays. A clinical week runs from Monday to Sunday for all year levels.

The Standardised Student Protocol (set by the Department of Health and Human Services) will help you understand your role and the responsibilities of both the placement provider and Federation University.

To make life easier for students with mandatory placements, the Australian Government has introduced the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP). If you're a domestic student, you might be eligible to receive $331.65 per week while you’re on placement.