2027 Graduate Nurse Program (Registered Nurse Division 1)
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 8249
Broaden Your Horizons
Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia
Imagine living in a stunning region that offers the best of both worlds - a supportive and nurturing work environment and a vibrant and fulfilling personal life.
- Receive exceptional support and guidance from our team dedicated to the clinical and professional development of all graduate nurses and be set up for success from the beginning of your career
- You'll work in an environment that truly values teaching and learning! You'll be empowered to take on new challenges, expand your skillset, and pursue your career goals with confidence
- Encounter new challenges every day in diverse clinical environments and make a real difference in the lives of your patients
- Achieve great work-life balance in our stunning region just minutes away from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean road
- Multiple temporary part-time opportunities available with access to 5 weeks leave(pro-rata) & great salary packaging benefits
About the role - Are you looking to join a Graduate Nurse Program in 2027?
Barwon Health are looking for graduate registered nurses to join a well-established and supportive graduate nurse program commencing in February and May of 2027. Barwon Health graduates can expect to join a program that offers dedicated clinical support and guidance whilst challenging you to be your best. Graduates will complete two clinical rotations in a variety of dynamic clinical environments at University Hospital Geelong, Youang Surgery Centre, Swanston Centre and the McKellar Centre.
The Barwon Health Graduate Nurse Program can offer you the following:
- 54-week Graduate Program
- Work 64 hours/fortnight
- Dedicated clinical support team to provide support and guidance to graduates
- Orientation program and study days throughout the year
- Supernumerary time in each rotation
- Access to weekly graduate professional development sessions
- A wide range of opportunities and structured pathways available at the end of the program
To Apply:
Applications for the 2027 Barwon Health Graduate Nurse Program must be submitted online. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- You must be eligible and registered to participate in PMCV Allocations and Placement Service Match. We cannot consider your application if you have not completed the registration process for PMCV.
- Ensure that you have read the detailed information provided on the Barwon Health website about what to include in your application before commencing your application
- Upload a concise CV (no more than three pages)
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- Include a short statement about your career goal including any relevant skills/attributes or values that you believe make you an ideal candidate for the role
- Embed a passport sized photo of yourself in your CV
- Name and direct contact details of two clinical referees from two different clinical placements
- List current/past employment details
- List professional development completed during undergraduate degree
- Name and direct contact details of one most recent employment referee
- List all clinical placements including service name, clinical area, type of placement and dates of placement in table format. An example is provided below
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Date of placement |
Length of placement |
Health service/organisation |
Optional e.g. key achievements |
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I.e. 23/03/2020 – 5/04/2020 |
I.e. two-week acute placement |
Barwon Health: Heath Wing 2 - Acute Neurosciences Unit |
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Example Only: Table of placement details
In addition to your application online, please provide
- Official academic transcript (see notes below)
and
- Clinical appraisals x 2 (see notes below)
The transcripts and appraisals (referred to above) must be provided together via email at the time you are completing your online application:
- Email the academic transcript and clinical appraisals to GraduateProgramApplications@barwonhealth.org.au
Please Note:
- We cannot accept a statement of results or unofficial transcript. Any documents that are not the original electronic file must be certified
- We require 2 most recent acute placement clinical appraisal tools
- Appraisal tools should include formative, summative and all pages completed by the clinical facilitator/supervisor of the placement
- Clinical appraisals that are completed in Pebblepad do not need to be certified. Please follow Pebblepad instructions on how to send the document in a concise format that is easy to read
Please note: If you do not have the required number of clinical appraisals at the time of application, you must submit what you have and explain your circumstances in the email.
We will review all applications submitted and if we need further information or documentation we will contact you.
Successful applicants will be notified by the PMCV Allocation and Placement Service on 16th September 2026.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Extensive professional development opportunities
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
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Satisfactory Police Record Check
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Immunisation Status Clearance
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Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact Person: Carolyn Steinman- Graduate Program Coordinator
Contact Phone: 0422 040 491
Contact Email: graduate.nurseprogram@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: July 1, 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.