Graduate Registered Nurse Aged Care **** Mid-Year Intake
Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy'. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.
Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.
Dhelkaya Health's main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.
We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.
Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.
Position Title:
Graduate Registered Nurse Aged Care **** Mid-Year Intake (Non PMCV Participant)
Classification:
YP2
Salary per hour:
$***** + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type:
Ongoing part-time 64 hours per fortnight – 5 positions
Award:
Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement ***********
Dhelkaya Health is seeking applications for its Mid-Year **** Registered Nurse Graduate Program, specialising in aged care. This comprehensive 12-month program provides graduate nurses with the opportunity to enhance their clinical knowledge and skills in gerontological nursing while developing leadership capabilities across one of our four residential aged care homes.
The program is designed to support newly qualified registered nurses in transitioning from academic study to professional practice. Graduates will build on the clinical skills and knowledge gained throughout their Bachelor of Nursing,



enabling them to deliver safe, competent, evidence-based, and person-centred care.
Throughout the program, participants will receive structured support and professional development opportunities aimed at strengthening clinical confidence, promoting best-practice care, and fostering continuous growth as healthcare professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for older people.
Application Process
Applicants must have completed all clinical placements and be eligible for registration with AHPRA. The Graduate Program will commence on 12th October ****
All applications must include:
A current Curriculum Vitae
A copy of your academic transcript
Two clinical appraisals from placements. Please include a copy of the graded appraisal and signed pages only.
Professional Referee x 2.
About you
Bachelor of Nursing
Registration with AHPRA
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together.At Dhelkaya Health,



you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work setting with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
Stress-free parking:
at no-cost close to your place of work.
Salary packaging:
to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
Healthy and active lifestyle:
through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passportmembe rship for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
Health and wellbeing:
through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
Building meaningful connections:
through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
Home share
- If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.
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The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Janelle Leech – Graduate Coordinator on ************.
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📌 Graduate Registered Nurse Aged Care 2026 Mid-Year Intake (New South Wales)
🏢 Dhelkaya Health
📍 New South Wales