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Location: Sunshine
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Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
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Salary: RPN5 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Graduate/Post Graduate Nurse Coordinator will coordinate and oversee the Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program (GMP), the Combined Graduate Nurse/Mental Health Nurse Program and the Post Graduate Nurse Program. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Graduate/Post Graduate Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the graduate and post graduate mental health nursing programs offered. The role will work with the education team to ensure a seamless transition for program participants into the role of registered mental health nurse.
Key responsibilities:
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Coordinate the Graduate Mental Health Nursing Program, the Combined Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program and the Post Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program
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Responsible for recruitment of Graduate Mental Health Nurse
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Responsible for the development and delivery of the content of the Graduate Mental Health Nursing Program in partnership with the Clinical Nurse Educators and Manager of Education (Mental Health)
About you:
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Experience in education in mental health nursing
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A minimum of 5 years clinical experience
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A passion for education and learning and growing the mental health workforce
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
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Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
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Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
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Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
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Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
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Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
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Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
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Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
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Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
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Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
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Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
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Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about mental health nursing and growing and sustaining a professional nursing workforce with the skills and knowledge to support mental health consumers and their families and carers, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 29 July 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jo Stubbs via
[email protected] or 0466 504 566.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
