Graduate Nurse Midwife Program 

The Aim 

To provide the graduate nurse/midwife with a supported year in a dynamic health service to facilitate the transition from tertiary student to a confident and competent Registered Nurse/Midwife.

Program Structure

• Commences Monday 23 January 2023


• 1 position available


• 52 week program


• 0.8 EFT

Clinical Placements

Rotations in areas such as:

                Maternity Services, Acute Services

Supernumerary elective week placement in areas such as:

Family Services, Community Nursing, Haemodialysis, Perioperative Services, Mental Health.

Salary and Conditions

Salary is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives - Victorian Public Sector EBA, Salary Packaging is available.

Colac Area Health provides services to staff, such as the social club, employee assistance program, immunisation and smoking cessation.

Colac Area Health is committed to providing employment opportunities and career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and all people of diverse backgrounds.  We aim to provide culturally safe interviews, as part of this we encourage candidates to request support for interview if required.  This request can be made to the panel chair when you are invited to Interview.

Application Process

Apply to nursing Computer Match by Friday 8 July, 2022 listing Colac Area Health as your preferred option. Apply to Colac Area Health as per the application requirements.

Application Requirements

A cover letter stating why you wish to participate in the graduate nurse/midwife program at Colac Area Health,  A concise resume (no more than 3 pages) outlining relevant experience and three professional referees, Two recent clinical evaluations (certified copies), Recent official transcript of results with key of result codes (certified copies)

When registering with Mercury on line please ensure you include a recent photograph in your profile

Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check and participation in CAH’s Immunisation Program

 We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

We at Colac Area Health are proud to be totally smoke free.