Expression if Interest Registered Nurse Graduate Program - Aged Care

Your Role as Graduate Registered Nurse
Start your nursing career in an environment where learning, support and person-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Graduate Registered Nurse in our Residential and Community Aged Care Services, you will play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care that enhances the wellbeing and quality of life of the people we support. Working as part of a collaborative and experienced clinical team, you will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop your clinical skills and make a meaningful difference every day.
Our Graduate Nurse Program is designed to support your transition from university to professional practice, providing exposure to both residential and community aged care settings. Through mentorship, hands-on clinical experience and ongoing professional development, you will strengthen your clinical knowledge, develop your leadership capability and build a strong foundation for a rewarding nursing career while positively impacting the live
Throughout the 12-month graduate program, you will be supported by experienced Registered Nurses, your Manager and our Clinical Educator who are committed to helping you transition successfully into professional practice. Through structured preceptorship, clinical coaching, education opportunities and regular development conversations, you will be encouraged to grow your knowledge, strengthen your capability and reach your full potential as a nursing professional.
This is an opportunity to begin your nursing journey with an organisation that values compassion, respect, integrity and lifelong learning, while investing in your success and future career.
Launch your nursing career in a program designed to help you grow, learn, and make a genuine impact every day.
What You'll Learn
As a Graduate Registered Nurse in our Residential and Community Aged Care Services, you'll care for older Australians across diverse settings while being supported by experienced clinicians who are committed to your success.
Through structured learning, clinical coaching, and hands-on experience, you'll build skills in:
Clinical assessment and person-centred care planning
Medication management and clinical decision-making
Dementia, chronic disease, and complex care support
Wound, palliative, and end-of-life care
Falls prevention, mobility, and healthy ageing initiatives
Nutrition, hydration, and dysphagia management
Clinical documentation and quality improvement
Building meaningful relationships with consumers, families, and multidisciplinary teams
With exposure to both residential and community aged care, ongoing mentorship, and dedicated clinical support, you'll graduate with the confidence, capability, and experience to build a rewarding career in aged care nursing.
What We Offer
Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions
Structured Graduate Program with dedicated mentoring from Clinical Educator, coaching and clinical support.
Learn from experienced clinicians and gain exposure across a diverse range of care settings.
Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to build strong relationships with the people you support
Career development pathways within a large and diverse not-for-profit organisation
Free on-site parking (where available)
A values-driven workplace focused on making a positive impact
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking graduates who:
Advocate for the dignity, rights, values, and individuality of older Australians through person-centred care.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, clients, families, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams.
Can work independently, manage their time effectively, and meet required timeframes.
Are committed to continuous learning, professional development, and delivering high-quality care.
Practise safely within their scope, applying sound clinical judgement, risk assessment, and accountability.
Are available to work across a 24/7 rotating roster.
Can quickly develop an understanding of Aged Care standards and incorporate them into daily practice.
Most importantly, you are passionate about supporting older Australians to live with dignity, choice, and independence while making a meaningful difference in their lives.
A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!
Previous experience working in aged care and/or with NDIS customers.
Other qualifications, training or experience related to the role of nursing.
Essential Requirements
A commitment to successfully completing the 12-month Graduate Nurse Program including all educational, professional and clinical competencies.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work
Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Apply Now!
Begin your nursing career with purpose and make a meaningful impact every day
Click Apply today and start your journey as a Graduate Registered Nurse in Community and Residential Aged Care.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing:
Why have you chosen to apply for our Graduate Registered Nurse Program in Community and Residential Aged Care?
Tell us about an experience that has shaped your approach to person-centred care and what you learned from it.
How do you approach learning, receiving feedback, and building confidence in a new nursing environment?
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.