• Start your career with us, Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program - commencing May 2021!


• 64 hours per fortnight x multiple positions


• Be in control of your nursing career and preference an area that interests you

Why Bendigo

Well, it’s all about the lifestyle that is relaxed, has a strong sense of community and living affordability. In addition, Bendigo is experiencing an unprecedented economic and residential growth and infrastructure development. In Bendigo you will get the best of both (city and country) worlds from arts and entertainment, reputable educational institutions, state and national parklands, stunning architecture and several shopping & restaurant establishments, you’re sure to find anything that you’ll need to enhance your way of life.

Why Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health is the leading healthcare provider in regional Victoria with more than 4000 staff. We provide health care services to a population of over 306,000 people across the Loddon Mallee Region. Bendigo Health offers you a brand new facility, continued professional development, access to employee benefits and the opportunity to work with an organisation committed to continuous improvement, providing excellent community services and diverse and inclusive cultural values.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements


• Salary packaging (meals, entertainment and accommodation)


• Well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program


• Staff Immunisation Program


• Gymnasium, hydrotherapy pool, exercise classes


• Private health Insurance discounts


• Social club discounts

Why our Graduate Program

The Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program provides an opportunity for newly registered Enrolled Nurses to make the transition to professional practice in a structured and supported 6 month program. As part of the graduate program, graduate nurses are supported to consolidate and develop clinical and professional competence, in line with the Enrolled 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.

Following the successful completion of the 6 month program graduates are matched to ongoing positions at Bendigo Health. This may be in a particular unit or alternatively on our mental health or residential pool. Further information will be provided during your graduate program.

How to apply

• Apply online before closing date 07 March 2021


• Complete your personal details


• Address the key selection criteria questions online. You will need to respond to the mandatory criteria listed which are the core requirements, knowledge and skills required for Bendigo Health’s graduate program.  Please be aware of character limits for your answers


• Upload all required documents (Please refer to application checklist)


• Provide references(include position, organisation, reporting relationship, phone and email)

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