2025|GradConnect
Applications for 2025|GradConnect are now closed.
If you applied to 2025|GradConnect, all the information you need can be found in the
2025|GradConnect handbook (PDF 4MB)
Applications are only open once per year. The next opportunity for graduate nursing and midwifery positions will be available through 2026|GradConnect.This process will open early 2026 for positions commencing between July 2026 and June 2027. Please monitor this website regularly for updates.
In the meantime, please browse jobs on the WA Health job search (external site) for nursing and midwifery opportunities.
What do graduate nursing and midwifery programs offer?
Graduate nursing and midwifery programs enable newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives access to a wide choice of employment opportunities in participating health services across Western Australia through graduate (or transition to practice) programs.
Participating in a graduate program is a way to kickstart 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 2025|GradConnect include:
- all WA public health services
- private providers including St John of God Health Care and Yaandina Community Services Limited.
Working at WA Country Health Service
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.
The WA Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive program provides payments of between $5000 and $17000 for staff working at various sites across the WA Country Health Service.
In addition, newly qualified registered nurses and midwives who complete a WACHS graduate program via 2025|GradConnect may be eligible for a grant via the HECS-HELP initiative.
Review the below short clips to hear more about graduate programs with WA Country Health Service.
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 gnc@health.wa.gov.au
Assistance with your application is also available through:
More information
GradConnect is centrally coordinated through the WA Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office.
Email: GNC@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: 0498 383 601
Last reviewed: 19-03-2025
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Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office
