Change to application process

Our application process has changed and now includes:

  • an expression of interest (EOI)
  • details of 2 referees
  • an invitation to apply.

Start by submitting your EOI. This allows you to nominate your referees and gives them time to do their report. Once your referee reports are done, you’ll be invited to apply for the program.

Read more about how to apply for our graduate program.

Registered Nurse and Midwife Graduate Program key dates

The 2026 mid-year campaign is now closed.

An expression of interest (EOI) for the next campaign (2027 campaign) will open through July 2026.

Once you create an EOI you will be able to nominate referees and have referee reports completed before the application period opens.

The next application round is expected to open in the second half of 2026. The next application round will not open in July, as in past years. We will update this notice when the opening date is confirmed.

Start your life changing career with us

  • About the program

    We have exciting graduate opportunities across the state. Find out more about where a life-changing career with us could take you.

  • Pay and benefits

    We offer our nurses and midwives a wide range of benefits and a competitive salary.

  • Working in rural and remote

    We offer an unforgettable experience and rewarding career opportunities for our rural and remote nurses and midwives.

  • First Nation graduates

    We’re committed to growing and investing in our First Nations workforce to achieve equitable health outcomes for First Nations peoples.

  • How to apply

    Find out how to apply for our Registered Nurse or Midwife Graduate Program.

  • Hospital and Health Service contact details

    Find graduate program contact details for our Hospitals and Health Services.

Our Registered Nurse and Midwife Graduate Program

Start a life changing career with Queensland Health where you can find:

  • one public healthcare system with over 200 different roles for you to choose from
  • a chance to make a lasting difference everyday.
Duration: 01:58

Transcript

Graduate Registered Nurse Emma: I moved here solely for the grad position because I knew what a good program it was and what a great opportunity it was going to be and how much I'd learn.

Clinical Nurse Consultant Vanessa: The graduate program offered through Queensland Health gives you the support and sets you up in a second to none way really.

Registered Nurse Chrystal: It was a well-designed pathway to get me where I am now. I couldn't recommend it enough.

Graduate Registered Nurse Lauren: It is so fun, you meet the best people ever and you just learn a lot.

Graduate Registered Nurse Ivy: The social and emotional support that I received was amazing.

Registered Midwife Rachel: I was made to feel very comfortable, always encouraged to ask questions, always pushed to go and do further development.

Registered Nurse Lucy: The DONs (Directors of Nursing) to the exec right down to the other nurses and the clinical facilitators are amazing, they’ll support you all the way through, both on a personal level and in the hospital.

Graduate Registered Nurse Ebony: You're essentially a baby nurse out here, you do a lot of ED experience and everything does really get advanced over a short period of time. So, you know, you always having to challenge yourself.

Graduate Registered Nurse Emma: I've learned more in the last four months as a graduate registered nurse than I have in my whole nursing career.

Graduate Registered Nurse Emily: The professional opportunities for development and growth and all of the learning opportunities that we've had.

Graduate Registered Nurse Ebony: I relocated from the Gold Coast, and so, I just drove out they had the accommodation ready in the nursing quarters or nursing pods, you just come to the hospital, pick up your keys, get shown your room and then you’re good to go.

Acting Director of Nursing Corey: We like people who come with a go get attitude and like to work across everything and give anything a go.

Registered Nurse Chrystal: If you're doing a nursing degree and you're thinking about Queensland Health, throw your hat in the ring, get in there, you've got this!

With over 200 different roles to choose from, a career with Queensland Health can take you anywhere.

Apply now for our graduate nursing and midwifery program

Events

Join our upcoming webinars or watch past event recordings to find out how to succeed with your application and start your life-changing career with us.

Our events include discussions with nursing and midwifery leaders, nurse or midwifery educators, graduate nurses, and midwives.

Hear from our graduates

  • Abby

    Hear from Abby, a graduate registered nurse from Central West Hospital and Health Service.

  • Chrystal

    Hear from Chrystal, a registered nurse who did her graduate program with Children’s Health Queensland.

  • Ebony

    Hear from Ebony, a graduate registered nurse from Central West Hospital and Health Service.

  • Emma

    Hear from Emma, a nursing graduate from Central West Hospital and Health Service.

  • Lucy

    Hear from Lucy, a registered nurse from Central West Hospital and Health Service.

  • Megan

    Hear from Megan, a graduate midwife from Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.

  • Vanessa

    Hear from Vanessa, a Clinical Nurse Consultant who completed our graduate program with Metro South Hospital and Health Service.

Last updated: May 2026

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