- Part Time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
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64 hours per fortnight
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
Building on our culture of valuing lifelong learning, Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) aims to provide Registered Nurse Graduates with opportunities to fulfil their professional goals by becoming resilient, competent and reflective clinicians.
NHW collaborate with a number of Central Hume Health Services to facilitate a Registered Nurse Graduate Program aimed at building a strong and resilient workforce, which offers:
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A Graduate oriented professional development program, targeting the learning needs of Registered Nurses as they transition to practice
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Unit based Clinical Support Nurses providing support to Graduates in the clinical environment
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Four six-month rotations over two years, which may include an intra-hospital rotation within the Central Hume collaboration
Our 2027 NHW Graduate Nurse program is open to the following positions
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Registered Nurse (21 Positions Available)
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Double Degree RN/Midwifery (2 positions available)
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Double Degree RN/Paramedic (4 positions available)
Individual interviews will be conducted in person or online for all positions.
Applications must include all documents listed below:
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Letter of application - address the key selection criteria in the Position Description.
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Completed NHW Employment Statutory Declaration - (attached below)
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Current CV, including:
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Placement history
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2 professional/clinical referees, i.e. clinical placement facilitator, a manager from current healthcare-related workplace (if relevant)
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Most recent academic transcript with results legend, including academic transcripts for previous nursing qualifications (i.e. Enrolled Nurse)
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Passport sized photograph
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Two most recent full clinical placement reports – must be inclusive of interim and final reports & may include 2nd or 3rd year
For more information on our Nurse Graduate Program visit our website Graduate Nurse Program - Northeast Health Wangaratta or email [email protected]
Our Region:
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Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
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An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
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We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
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Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
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Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
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https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
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https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/
The successful applicant will benefit from:
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Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
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5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
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Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
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Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
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Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
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Social Club Benefits
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Support for our diverse workforce
Applying for the role:
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Enquiries can be made with Hayley Peake- Graduate Coordinator on 03 5722 5825.
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Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended.
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A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
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To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
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Please ensure you also apply through PMCV - Graduate Nurse Midwifery Program
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All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
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Applications close Wednesday, 1st July 2026
NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies
If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on (03) 5722 5353
Unfortunately there is no opportunity for international Sponsorship for the 2027 Graduate Program
