If you enjoy the rewards of working in a strong, dedicated team providing health support and services to the expanding communities of the Western District, then consider a career at WDHS. We have the following position currently available: Registered Nurse - Graduate Program 2027: Fixed term contract – 12 months, 64 to 80 hours per fortnight Western District Health Service has an exciting opportunity for newly graduated registered nurses to participate in the 2027 Graduate Nurse Program. The overall aim of the Graduate Program is to provide facilitated support in the clinical environment for transferring existing knowledge into quality outcomes and developing further knowledge and skills to progress with independent learning and practice. The 12-month program will provide an excellent foundation for future career advancement by providing participants with the opportunity to develop their clinical skills and knowledge supported by trained preceptors, Practice Development Nurses and the Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator. Positions available: rotations are 6 months in each area Surgical and Medical unit Emergency Department and an acute ward Theatre and an acute ward Aged care specialty with a focus on leadership skills – 6-month rotation in 2 of our aged care facilities All applicants are required to register with the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) - Computer Matching Service and select Western District Health Service as one of the six preferences. Applications are to include a cover letter stipulating which rotation the applicant is applying for, current resume, including two clinical referees and three recent clinical placement reports. Please include a copy of your academic record. Program commencement: January/February 2027 Applications Open: Monday 1 June 2026 Closing Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026 Interviews: Commence the week on the 13 July 2026 Information or queries to be directed to: Jessica Barry Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator Email: . NB: Please refer to the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), Nursing Registration Requirements, and take note of the English Language requirements. The NMBA requires all applicants for initial registration to demonstrate English Language skills to be suitable for registration. NMBA may require you to sit and achieve a minimum score in an accepted English Language Test. A position in the Graduate Nurse Program will not be held for an applicant if registration requirements are not met. For more details please see the Position Description Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to transparent and equitable hiring practices that recognise the strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably. All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS’s immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment. Apply Now
