Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program 2026
West Gippsland Healthcare Group – Warragul, Victoria
Registered Midwife / Nurse Grade 2
12-month Fixed Term | Commencing January 2026 | 32 hours per week
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West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) is now accepting an application for our 2026 Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program. Based at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, our program offers a supportive, challenging, and rewarding experience for graduates.
Available Stream
* Nursing Stream (Includes 3 rotations across areas such as Emergency, Medical, Surgical, Day Surgery, Community Nursing, Aged Care, and Rehabilitation)
Eligibility Criteria
As per PMCV Computer Match guidelines, applicants must be:
* A Victorian-trained Nursing/Midwifery Graduate (citizen/permanent resident), or
* A current Victorian resident – Distance Education Nursing/Midwifery Graduate, or
* An Australian Interstate or New Zealand-trained Nursing/Midwifery Graduate (citizen/permanent resident)
You must also:
* Be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
* Not have previously participated in a Graduate Nurse or Midwifery Program
* Have completed your Nursing and/or Midwifery degree in the January–December 2024 or 2025 academic year (depending on stream)
Vaccination Requirement
Current Influenza and other mandatory vaccinations (if required for role) as per government requirements, unless a valid exemption applies. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement.
About WGHG
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne. We offer:
* A friendly, team-oriented work environment
* Comprehensive orientation and support
* In-house salary packaging
* Free car parking
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via
The following items are mandatory for all applications:
* Letter of application (cover letter)
* Resume inclusive of a passport sized photo and 2 professional Clinical Nursing referees (preferably from mid second year and third year.
* 3 Clinical Appraisals (preferably most recent)
* Up to date certified Academic Transcript (Education Certificate)
If you have any further queries, please contact Felicity Belstead, Acting Learning & Development Manager, details below.
Applications close: 4th January 2026
Please apply at your earliest convenience, shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date.
Contact
Felicity Belstead
Acting Learning & Development Manager
Please note: Due to high application volumes, individual feedback for unsuccessful candidates cannot be provided.
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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.