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/1947443
Position overview
About the role
An exciting opportunity is available for a Graduate Registered Nurse to advance their clinical knowledge and skills in the specialised field of mental health nursing through our dedicated postgraduate program.
This Combined Mental Health Program offers a unique structure, allowing the successful applicant to gain experience across two key settings:
This rotation ensures exposure to a broad spectrum of mental health nursing, promoting the development of comprehensive and adaptable clinical skills essential for working in specialist mental health environments.
The successful graduate will receive robust support from experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses and will benefit from:
This is an excellent pathway for those passionate about mental health care and looking to build a strong foundation for a long-term career in this rewarding specialty.
What you bring
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 a cover letter and resume by Sunday 11 October 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise 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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