Are you a newly qualified Enrolled Nurse ready to kickstart your career? Look no further! Mater’s South Brisbane, Springfield, Mackay,  Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Townsville are accepting applications for our highly sought-after graduate program. Join one of Australia's largest and most experienced healthcare service providers and embark on an incredible journey. The position is offered at 64 hours a fortnight on a permanent basis with the duration of the graduate program being 12 months, from here you will transfer into an Registered Nurse post-graduate position. Don't miss out - the program begins on the 17th of August 2026! 

At Mater, we pride ourselves on offering a top-tier program for graduates with a Bachelor of Nursing. Prepare to be supported by a team of experienced senior clinicians and practice development staff, all working together in an interprofessional model of care and education.

Salary: $41.73 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

Are You the Perfect Fit? Let Us Nurture Your Potential!  

We're searching for enthusiastic and dedicated Enrolled nursing graduates (or soon to be Enrolled nursing graduates) who are passionate about learning and growing in a world-class healthcare setting. Join us at Mater and benefit from our strong values, exceptional education, robust support system, and valuable coaching and mentoring opportunities.  

If you've completed a Bachelor of Nursing within the past 12 months and have less than six months or 900 hours of post-graduate Registered nursing experience, we want to hear from you! Bring your nursing passion and dedication to excel in your career, and together, let's make a difference.

Why join Mater and the graduate program   

Our graduate program is a transformative year of practical skill development, designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise to deliver safe and comprehensive care. Throughout the program, you'll have the chance to: 

• Engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)  
• Create a professional portfolio, promoting self-reflection and enhancing your skills  
• Benefit from mandatory education opportunities  
• Set and achieve personal learning goals 

But that's not all! You'll also gain invaluable clinical experience, supported by learning modules, workshops, and a collaborative team of interprofessional clinicians. Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Submit your application before Sunday, 15th of March at 10pm.  

Please note, you will need to upload references as part of your application. To access the template, please visit the Mater Graduate Recruitment Portal.  

For more information, visit the Mater graduate Website. Please note that due to the high volume of interest, we may not be able to contact all applicants immediately. Rest assured, we'll be in touch within a few weeks after the portal closes. 

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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