2026 Monash Health Graduate Program - All Programs

Monash Health is a great place to work 

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With more than 24,000 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes. Each year:  

• We provide more than 3.8 million episodes of care to our community 

• More than 310,000 people are admitted to our hospitals 

• Close to 269,000 people receive care at our four emergency departments,  

• We respond to more than 65,000 ambulance arrivals,  

• We perform more than 82,000 surgical operations, and  

• We birth more than 10,500 babies. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to a fair, non-discriminatory workplace that maximises the talent, potential and contribution of all. Monash Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, including those under the care and supervision of its services. Monash Health recognises the importance of, and its responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment which respects the rights of children and fosters their enrichment and Wellbeing.  

Monash Health’s approach to creating and maintaining a child safe environment is guided by the core belief that every child has access to world class care and support. Applicants must familiarise themselves with Monash Health’s Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy available on our website.  

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives. 

Applications are now open to candidates anticipating initial registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife in 2026 to join the Monash Health in the following Graduate Programs and intakes:  

• General Nursing - February & August Intakes 

• Midwifery & Double Degree – February, May & August Intakes  

• Paediatric & Neonatal Nursing - February only 

• Mental Health Nursing – February, May & August Intakes 

• Residential Aged Care & Subacute Nursing - February only 

• Combined Mental Health & General Nursing - February only 

Intake Dates: 

• February Intake: 2nd February 2026 – 7th February 2027 

• May Intake: 4th May 2026 – 2nd May 2027 

• August Intake: 3rd August 2026 – 1st August 2027 

Graduates complete a comprehensive paid orientation prior to these dates in the lead up to commencement. 

About You 

To be eligible for 2026 Graduate Program positions candidates must:  

• Complete course requirements between 1 January 2025 and 30 June 2026 

• Meet all the requirements to be registered as a RN and/or RM with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia before starting your proposed employment 

• Participate in Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) APS match process   

• Have never previously participated in a Graduate Program for Registered Nurses and or Midwives  *If you have completed an RN graduate program and are now studying for a Bachelor or PG in Midwifery, you can apply for the Match but only select Midwifery positions in your preferences. 

We accept applications from domestic applicants, New Zealand citizens and Australian Trained Temporary Residents with Australian working rights.  

Why join the Graduate Program at Monash Health?  

We offer: 

• Commencement at part-time (64 hours/fortnight) 

• Extensive paid orientation conducted via a combination of online and in-person training prior to commencement in the clinical area 

• General Nursing Intake Graduates are guaranteed one rotation in an acute or clinical speciality area.  

• Midwifery and Double Degree Graduates are allocated to a dedicated Maternity Team at either Clayton, Dandenong, Casey or Sandringham for the duration of the Graduate Program to ensure continuity of support and learning. Double Degree Graduates also rotate to a nursing clinical area at a range of sites, enabling them to consolidate their nursing skills in acute areas   

• Paid learning time in each rotation, including supernumerary shifts and graduate specific study days 

• Support from our dedicated clinical education team 

• Graduate specific learning pathways to support your professional development within the clinical specialty area   

• Access to benefits including salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay 

• High retention rates and the opportunity to apply for available positions within Monash Health upon successful completion of the program 

About the Role 

The Monash Health Graduate Program takes pride in providing our Graduates with excellent opportunities to consolidate their skills, expand their experience as a beginning practitioner and grow their career.  

• Monash Health offers the following Nursing Programs: General Nursing, Paediatric & Neonatal, Mental Health, Combined Nursing & Mental Health, and lastly the Residential Aged Care and Subacute. These programs include a 12-month structured program consisting of two 6-month rotations. 

• Graduate Midwives complete a 12-month structured program, consisting of four (4) 3-month rotations: Two (2) birth suite rotations and two (2) post/antenatal rotations  

• Double Degree Nursing/Midwifery Graduates complete a 12-month structured program, consisting of four (4) 3-month rotations: two (2) birth suite rotations, one (1) post/antenatal rotation and one (1) nursing rotation. 

To learn more about the benefits of being a Monash Health Graduate and program structure please refer to the 2026 Graduate Program Brochure 

How to Apply

The Monash Health Graduate Program application process has been streamlined to support candidates to submit strong applications that give them the best chance of success. Candidates must complete the following steps:   

1. Register with the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) and apply for the GNMP Match. Your PMCV Candidate ID will be required for the application process. 

2. Create an account/login on the Monash Health Careers Page.

• • Applications will be accepted via the Monash Health Careers Website only. Email applications will not be considered.   

• • Existing Monash Health Employees should apply as an internal applicant using their Monash Health employee account.  

• • For any queries regarding employee accounts please contact Recruitment Services at recruitment@monashhealth.org  

3. Prepare your application as per the 2026 Monash Health Graduate Program Application Guidelines (see the ‘Position Documents’ section below). To be considered, applications submitted to this job advertisement must include:  

• • A completed PDF version of the 2026 Monash Health Graduate Program Digital Application Form.  This needs to uploaded into the CV Section of Job ad 4606.

• • Most recent Academic Transcript, including the grading key page  

• • Working with Children’s check card (Can be Volunteer or Employee for the purposes of application) 

Offer of Employment

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of the following probity checks prior to commencement:  

• Submission of a valid ‘Employee’ Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC)  

• Completion of a Fit2Work police check conducted within three months of the contract commencement date  

• Submission of proof of immunisation  

• Confirmed registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife prior to the program clinical commencement date  

• Working Rights in Australia Screening - evidence of a valid Visa allowing full working rights with no restrictions (if not an Australian citizen) prior to program clinical commencement date  

In compliance with PMCV GNMP Match Business rules, offers of employment for these positions will be made from Wednesday 17th September 2025 onwards GNMP PMCV Codes of Conduct 

For Further information about application requirements, please refer to the 2026 Graduate Program Application Guidelines.  You can also access further information on the Graduate Program Website.

RN Position Description can be found here

Graduate RPN Position Description Attachment can be found here

Graduate RN Position Description Attachment can be found here

Midwife Position Description can be found here

Graduate Midwife Position Description Attachment can be found here

If you are looking for endless opportunities in a supportive environment, then the Monash Health Graduate Program is for you!  

To submit your application please click the "Apply Now" button below.

Applications close July 2nd, 2025.