2026 Barwon Health Care of the Older Person Graduate Program

Job Category-Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

2026 Barwon Health Care of The Older Person Graduate Program

Line up your life andcareer with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia

Imagine living in a stunning region that offers the best of both worlds - a supportive and nurturing work environment and a vibrant and fulfilling personal life.

- Receive exceptional support and guidance from our team dedicated to the clinical and professional development of all graduate nurses and be set up for success from the beginning of your career
- You'll work in an environment that truly values teaching and learning! You'll be empowered to take on new challenges, expand your skillset, and pursue your career goals with confidence
- Encounter new challenges every day in diverse clinical environments and make a real difference in the lives of your patients
- Achieve great work-life balance in our stunning region just minutes away from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean road
- Multiple temporary part-time 0.8 opportunities available with access to 5 weeks leave(pro-rata) & great salary packaging benefits

Barwon Health are looking for graduate registered nurses to join a well-established and supportive graduate nurse program commencing on the 28th September 2026 in our Aged Care setting. Barwon Health graduates can expect to join a program that offers dedicated clinical support and guidance whilst challenging you to be your best.

Graduates in the Care of the Older Person Graduate Program will complete one 10-month rotation in Aged Care and a 2-month specialty rotation to the McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Unit.

The Barwon Health Graduate Nurse Program can offer you the following:

- 53-week Graduate Program
- Work 64 hours/fortnight
- Dedicated clinical support team to provide support and guidance to graduates




- Orientation program and study days throughout the year
- Supernumerary time
- Access to weekly graduate professional development sessions
- A wide range of opportunities and structured pathways available at the end of the program
- You must have completed your Bachelor of Nursing within the last 12 months (August 2025- July 2026)
- You must be registered and ready to commence the program on the 28th of September 2026
- You must have valid working rights to work within Australia for a 12-month period at 64 hours per fortnight from the 28th of September- please note that sponsorship is not available

We will review all applications submitted and if we need further information or documentation we will contact you.

Successful applicants will be notified in the week commencing 31st August.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

- Excellent working conditions anda solid senseof job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additionalinformation

All appointments are subject to:

- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Application closing date: 21 August 2026

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📌 2026 Barwon Health Care of the Older Person Graduate Program (Geelong)
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