Registered Nursing Graduate Program 2026

Location:

Bendigo

Graduate Nurse Programs are now open for applications within our Residential Aged Care Services, Mental Health and General Nursing for a mid year intake .

- Start your career with us and join our Graduate Nurse Programs commencing November 2026.
- A strong attitude towards teaching with supportive staff.
- Apart time permanent position following your graduate year.

The following documents are required to be attached to this application:

- Resume
- Academic Transcript
- Clinical Placement Reports

Be in control of your nursing/midwifery career and apply for the program that interests you.

The Position

Job Reference: 4587

Position Title: Registered Nurse Graduate Program
Classification: YP2 - NP11
Salary per hour (exc. super): $42.60
Hours per fortnight: 64
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time

Other requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination

Additional graduate nurse positions have become available, commencing November 2026. These positions are open to Registered Nurse graduates who were previously eligible for the PMCV 2025 (for 2026) graduate match , and were unsuccessful in matching with a health service.

The Graduate Program provides an opportunity for newly registered nurses to make the transition to professional practice in a structured and supported 12 month program. As part of the graduate program, graduate nurses are supported to consolidate and develop clinical and professional competence, in line with Registered Nurse standards of practice, commensurate with the expected level and experience of a beginning practitioner.

Bendigo Health offer a range of graduate programs.



Each program includes a comprehensive induction and orientation, supernumerary time, supported learning and development opportunities/study days, debriefing and clinical support. We offer the following programs:

- Aged Care
- General Nursing

Following the successful completion of the 12 month program graduates are matched to ongoing positions at Bendigo Health. This may be in a particular unit, or alternatively on our acute, mental health or residential aged care pool.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:





- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Career development and education opportunities
- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous versatile working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

Need more information? Please contact Recruitmenton or by email at for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.

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📌 Registered Nursing Graduate Program 2026 (Greater Bendigo City)
🏢 Bendigo Health Care Group
📍 Greater Bendigo City