Southwest Healthcare offers a dynamic and supportive environment where employees are valued and empowered to make a difference in the lives of the community. With a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care across a diverse range of services, we prioritise professional development, work-life balance, and a collaborative team culture.
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
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
* Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
* Internal and external professional development opportunities;
* Ongoing clinical supervision;
* A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
* Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
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.
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