Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1864483
Applications for South West Healthcare's 2026 Graduate Midwifery/Nurse Program (GM/NP) are now open!
About our 2026 GM/NP
SWH believe in providing a highly supportive environment for all Graduate Midwives/Nurses that encourages professional development and excellence in nursing and midwifery care. Our aim is to provide clinical structured support during the transition from student to Registered Midwife/Nurse, whilst encouraging self-directed learning.
This program commencing from February 2026 offers the opportunity for participants to consolidate and apply theoretical knowledge by developing skills in a variety of settings. Comprising two 6 month rotations in the Midwifery Unit and Acute General Nursing. Participants have the option to work either full or part time hours with a minimum 64 hours per fortnight. This 12-month program provides the option for permanent, ongoing employment subject to the successful completion of the program.
All our GM/NP positions are subject to the state-wide Computer Matching process, conducted by the Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV). All public health Graduate Nurse Positions are allocated in Victoria through this Computer Matching Service. To be eligible for the program you must meet the PMCV eligibility criteria as per the PMCV candidate handbook. Graduates of interstate Universities or full-fee paying Victoria graduates can still apply for a limited number of places via PMCV. Refer to PMCV guidelines and website for full details at https://gnmp.pmcv.com.au/
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
To be eligible for these positions you must have completed a double degree in both Nursing and Midwifery.
All applicants must apply through both PMCV and South West Healthcare's website by following the links to Careers and Volunteers and must include:
Employ ment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028, with the classification Registered Nurse Grade 2 Year 1 (Graduate Nurse) as appropriate.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
A position description can be found at our website under Careers.
Personal interviews will be conducted with shortlisted applicants commencing Tuesday 29 July 2025 in Warrnambool.
Applications will close on Wednesday 2 July 2025 at 5pm.
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