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2027 Monash Health Graduate Program - All Programs

Job Requisition ID:  7879
Legal Entity:  Monash Health
Location: 

Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

Employment Type:  Part Time Fixed Term
Posting Date:  1 Jun 2026

 

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career 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 2027 to join Monash Health in the following Graduate Programs:  

  • 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  

 

Intake Dates: 

  • February Intake: 1 February 2027 

  • May Intake: 3 May 2027 

  • August Intake: 2 August 2027  

 

About You

To be eligible for 2027 Graduate Programs, candidates must:  

  • Complete training between 1 January 2026 and 30 June 2027  

  • Be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife  

  • Have the right to work in Australia without requiring sponsorship  

  • Have trained in Australia or New Zealand  

  • Be applying for your first graduate program 

If you have completed a nursing graduate program and are now studying midwifery, you may apply but must only preference midwifery positions. 

 

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  

  • A guaranteed rotation in an acute or specialty area in rotation 1 or 2 (General Nursing Program) 

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

  • Dedicated education and clinical operations teams 

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

  • Access to benefits including salary packaging and pay-as-you-go parking  

  • Health and wellbeing programs including Employee Assistance Program, Clayton onsite gym and Fitness Passport 

  • The opportunity to apply for available positions upon successful completion of the program with 98% retention rate post program completion (2025) 

  • Dedicated maternity teams for continuity of learning. Double Degree graduates also rotate through acute nursing areas across multiple sites to build their clinical nursing skills 

 

About the Role

The Monash Health Graduate Program offers excellent opportunities for graduates to consolidate their skills, broaden their clinical experience, and develop their careers in healthcare. 

Graduates undertake a structured 12-month program, including: 

  • Nursing: Two 6-month rotations 

  • Midwifery: Four 3-month rotations, including two birth suite and two antenatal/postnatal rotations 

  • Double Degree Nursing & Midwifery: Four 3-month rotations, including two birth suite rotations, one antenatal/postnatal rotation, and one nursing rotation  

To learn more about the benefits of being a Monash Health Graduate and program structure please refer to the 2027 Graduate Program Brochure 

 

For further information about application requirements, please refer to the 2027 Graduate Program Application Guidelines. You can also access further information on the Graduate Program Website.

 

Registered Nurse Position Description can be found here

Registered Midwife Position Description can be found here

 

Registered Nurse Position Description Attachment can be found here

Registered Midwife Position Description Attachment can be found here

Registered Psychiatric Nurse Position Description Attachment can be found here

 

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.  

 

How to Apply

The Monash Health Graduate Program application process has been streamlined; 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. 

  1. Login with your Monash Health eHub credentials 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.  

  1. Prepare your application as per the 2027 Graduate Program Application Guidelines. To be considered, applications submitted to this job advertisement must include: 

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

    • Working with Children Check (can be Volunteer or Employee for the purposes of application). 

 

Offers 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  

    • Evidence of a valid Visa allowing full working rights with no restrictions (if not an Australian citizen or permanent resident) 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, 16 September 2026 onwards GNMP PMCV Codes of Conduct

For further information about application requirements, please refer to the 2027 Graduate Program Application Guidelines. You can also access further information on the Graduate Program Website. If you are looking for endless opportunities in a supportive environment, then the Monash Health Graduate Program is for you! 

Applications close July 1st, 2026.

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