PATHWAYS TO PRACTICE – Midyear intake 2026
Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program – Ballarat, Victoria
St John of God Ballarat Hospital has new and exciting Graduate Nurse opportunities. As one of the largest health care providers, we have a sole focus on patient care and will invest our resources being YOU! We will provide onsite training to ensure that we build skill and confidence to become the Nurse you want to be.
We can offer you a Graduate Enrolled Nurse program that will provide you with a supportive and caring environment while you begin your nursing career.
If you have a keen interest in taking your career to the next level, this is the opportunity that you have been waiting for!
In addition to the numerous benefits of working at one of Australia's leading private health providers, we offer graduate nurses:
Connection with your fellow graduates cohort through small group coaching sessions and feeling supported, valued and welcomed as a team memberInvestment in your future through the Pathways to Practice program, designed to support your clinical workplace learning and individualised learning needsOpportunities to progress your career into more specialised programs (Maternity, Theatre and Acute)Part time positions offered working 60.8 hours per fortnight (4 shifts per week)Increased confidence to deliver patient centred care, offering hospitality and compassion and the positive impact you make to patients and their familiesA comprehensive orientation program, including supernumerary time followed by support from clinical preceptors and educators to support your transition into practiceSalary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits, increase your take home pay each fortnightEmployee discounts on Private Health InsuranceAccess to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
The Requirements:
Have completed or due to complete your Nursing qualification and anticipated registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (AHPRA) by July 2026A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care. Must be eligible to work in Australia. To lodge your application you will need to prepare (further information available in the Graduate Application Guide)Cover letterResumeStatement addressing selection criteria (page 5 of Graduate Application Guide)Recent Academic TranscriptRecent Clinical placement report
Graduate Application Guide download HERE GRADUATE PROGRAM APPLICATION GUIDE
For Graduate Program related enquiries please contact Lauren Robertson, Early Career Pathways Coordinator on
For Recruitment related enquiries please contact Ellie Kirk, Human Resources Officer on
Please note we are unable to provide application updates via phone, all correspondence is communicated from the application portal direct to your registered email
Applications close 18th March 2026
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.