2026|GradConnect

Graduate nursing and midwifery programs enable newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives with access to a range of employment opportunities through participating health services across Western Australia through graduate (or transition to practice) programs.

Participating in a graduate program kickstarts your career in a supportive environment. It gives you the opportunity to:

• participate in a paid program offering hands on experience and exposure
• gain experience in a wide range of clinical settings
• consolidate your theoretical learning, while developing critical clinical skills and judgement.

A wide range of employment opportunities are available across metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote settings through GradConnect.

Participating health services that offered Graduate programs via 2026|GradConnect include:

• all WA public health services
• private providers including St John of God Health Care.

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest rural and regional health provider in Australia. They deliver high quality care to communities across more than 2.55 million square kilometres.

There are many benefits to living and working in country WA. A career in WACHS can accelerate your career by offering a broader scope of practice and the opportunity to learn new skills whilst exploring some of WA’s most beautiful landscapes.

Hear from WACHS staff on why living and working in country WA is so fulfilling.

Review the below short clips to hear more about graduate programs with WA Country Health Service.

• Where can your midwifery career take you with GradConnect? (external site)
• Where can your nursing career take you with GradConnect? (external site) 

We are committed to providing a culturally inclusive and safe workplace, and Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidate support

Aboriginal applicants can request support before, during and after each GradConnect application process. To access this support, please contact the GradConnect team via GradConnect@health.wa.gov.au

Assistance with your application is also available through:

• Jobs and Skills WA (external site)
• Your university or education training institution

Aboriginal Application Pathway

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may be eligible to apply for graduate nursing and midwifery positions commencing up to June 2028 through the Aboriginal Application Pathway. For details and eligibility information, visit the Aboriginal Application Pathway

• Corrine (external site)
• Georgia (external site)
• Kirsty (external site)
• Shari (external site)