Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Graduate
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1942814
Position overview
South West Healthcare (SWH) is excited to offer further opportunities for Registered Nurse graduates who were not matched in the PMCV 2026 Graduate Nurse allocations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join SWH in a 12-month Graduate Nurse Program commencing in September 2026, where you will be supported to build your confidence, strengthen your clinical skills and broaden your experience across a range of healthcare settings.
Our program is designed to provide a supportive and rewarding transition into professional practice, with structured clinical support, meaningful learning opportunities and exposure to different campuses, wards and clinical areas. You will be encouraged to learn, grow and make a meaningful contribution to the care of our patients and community.
Rotations will be scheduled across nursing areas and may include:
Rotation details and ward allocations will be confirmed prior to commencement.
This is more than a graduate program, it is an opportunity to grow your skills, expand your experience and build your confidence as a Registered Nurse, with the support of an experienced and dedicated team.
You will receive:
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. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. 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
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include the following:
Applications will close Sunday 13 September 2026.
Please Note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. Applications may close once all available positions have been filled.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
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