Graduate Registered Nurse Program - February 2027 | UnitingCare Students ONLY

We are inviting expressions of interest from nursing students who have completed or are currently undertaking a clinical placement with a UnitingCare hospital.

This application pathway has been established specifically for our student cohort and is not intended for external applicants who have not undertaken placement within a UnitingCare service.

External applications will open from 21 September for all other applicants.

- Employment Status: Permanent part time position offering 32 hours per week
- Remuneration: $42.50 p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances
- Commencement Date: 1 February 2027

Your Part In UnitingCare Hospitals Team

Over the course of our 12-month program (permanent role), you can expect to be exposed to varied and exciting clinical work. You will be provided the support and opportunity to consolidate your Nursing skills and learning, to deliver safe and holistic person-centred care, apply best clinical practice and ensure a safe environment for our patients. Working collaboratively with your multidisciplinary team, you will apply your exceptional communication and customer service skills.

Supporting You To Succeed – Your Graduate Year And Beyond

Most importantly, we offer educators, leaders and colleagues that genuinely care from the heart about your success. Some have been supporting and educating others for over 20 years – so they have a good understanding of what you’ll experience your first year in the real world. We’re extremely proud of the graduate support and learning experience we provide and many of our graduates will go on to experience exceptional careers with our UnitingCare Health family, and beyond. Graduate study days, education sessions, formal courses, workshops and supernumerary hours are just some of the ways we support you in your graduate year.

To Be Eligible To Apply, You Will Need

- To have completed your Bachelor of Nursing between January 2026 to February 2027
- To hold registration with AHPRA by 1 February 2027




- Flexibility to work a full rotating roster (in a part-time 0.8 FTE position)
- Unlimited working rights in Australia (please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship)
- Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as other probity checks required by legislation or company policy

and be able to commence the program on 1 February 2027.

What makes a difference for you?

- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the SalaryPackagingExplained link
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months’ service, in addition to the government scheme
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
- Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:

- provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children




- implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
- appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
- abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is easy– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.

SPECIALITY STREAMS AVAILABLE AT UNITINGCARE HOSPITALS

- The Wesley Hospital, Auchenflower Brisbane - http://www.wesley.com.au/health-professionals/graduate-nurse-program
- Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast - https://buderimprivatehospital.com.au/careers/graduates-and-students#5
- St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, Spring Hill Brisbane - https://standrewshospital.com.au/careers/graduate-program
- St Stephen Private Hospital, Hervey Bay - https://ststephenshospital.com.au/careers/graduates-and-students

Please ensure you submit your application by 20 September 2026.

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📌 Graduate Registered Nurse Program 2027 - Open to UnitingCare Student Applicants ONLY (Fraser Coast Regional)
🏢 UnitingCare - Queensland
📍 Fraser Coast Regional