Join the Team at Bayside Health

- Job Title: Graduate Nurse / Midwife Program 2026

- Employment status and hours: Multiple positions available - fixed term up to 12 months FTE 0.8 each.

- Located in: All Regional Care Group Sites

- Classification/s:

Graduate Midwives - Grade 2 Year 1 (YS12)

Graduate Nurses - Grade 2 Year 1 (YP2)

About Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026. Bayside Health is comprised of three Care Groups – Alfred, Peninsula and Regional. With more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Please note that this advertisement refers to a position based at Bayside Health Regional Care Group – Bass Coast, including Wonthaggi Hospital, Leongatha Hospital, Korumburra Hospital, KooWeeRup Hospital and San Remo Community Centre within the Bayside Health Regional Care Group (RCG) Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program.

About the roles – Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program, 1 year, 64 hours Per Fortnight:

We are seeking enthusiastic and eligible Registered Graduate Nurse/Midwives to participate in our 2026 Graduate Program.





- Part-time 0.8 EFT (64 hours per fortnight) across a rotating roster

- Pay rate as per the Nursing and Midwives Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028

- Structured Program

- Supernumerary days at the commencement of rotations

- Dedicated Graduate Coordinators

- Graduate study days

- Online learning

- Structed reflective practice

- Structured monthly education sessions

- Chance at completion of graduate program to apply for available positions within Bayside Health, including Pathway to Practice with ongoing support.

Our Graduate Program aims to:

- Provide graduates with the clinical practice to develop and refine knowledge and skills

- Provide a supportive environment to accommodate learning opportunities

- Further develop critical thinking skills

- Refine time management and organisational strategies

- Expand on communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

- Encourage ongoing personal and professional development

Requirements of the position:

- Applicants must have completed their Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery qualification in 2025 and must not have secured a Graduate Nurse Midwifery position for the 2026 graduate year.

This opportunity is specifically for 2025 graduates who are seeking to commence their graduate year in 2026

- Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)

- Ability to fulfil rotating roster requirements. Working across all shifts Monday to Sunday,



including weekends and public holidays

- Evidence of immunisations

- Valid Police Check

- Valid Working with Children check

- NDIS screening check (area specific)

- Evidence of a valid Visa allowing full working rights with no restrictions (if not an Australian citizen or permanent resident)

Benefits

- Step into state-of-the-art facilities

- Take advantage of free onsite parking

- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing

- Onsite Café (Leongatha, Wonthaggi sites)

- Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners

- Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Applications open on Monday 17th August and close Friday 28th August.

How to Apply for the 2026 Graduate Midwife/Nurse Program:

- One page cover letter outlining why you have selected Bayside Health – Bass Coast for your Graduate Year. Cover letter must include your computer match candidate number and two areas of clinical interest.

- Your curriculum vitae (CV)

- A certified copy of your most recent academic transcript with a key to results
- A certified copy of your two most recent clinical summative appraisals. One second year clinical appraisal will be accepted if necessary

Clinical reference requirements

- 3 clinical references required on application (can be from clinical placement)

Candidates are required to follow GNMP PMCV referee guidelines available in the 2026-2027 Candidate Handbook on the PMCV website.

Please direct any enquiries to Graduate Coordinator *@basscoasthealth.org.au or 56713280.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

📌 Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program (Wonthaggi)
🏢 Bayside Health
📍 Wonthaggi