Enrolled Nurse Graduate February 2026 (Townsville)

Are you a newly qualified Enrolled Nurse ready to kickstart your career Look no further! Maters Townsville campus isnow accepting applications for our highly sought-after August graduate program.

Join one of Australias 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 a Enrolled Nurse post-graduate position. Dont miss out - the program begins on the 16th February 2026!

At Mater we pride ourselves on offering a top-tier program for graduates with a Diploma 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: From $35.92 per hour 12% super generous not-for-profit salary packaging access to many staff benefits!

Are You the Perfect Fit Let Us Nurture Your Potential!

Were 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 youve completed a Diploma of Nursing within the past 12 months and have less than six months or 900 hours of post-graduate Enrolled nursing experience we want to hear from you! Bring your nursing passion and dedication to excel in your career and together lets 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 youll 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 thats not all! Youll also gain invaluable clinical experience supported by learning modules workshops and a collaborative team of interprofessional clinicians. Mater is Queenslands largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service providing care for almost 700000 patients a year across a network of 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals.

Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater youll 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 Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
• Access to health end of trip and wellness facilities within our purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career Submit your application before Friday 26 September 2025 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 well be in touch within a week after the portal closes. No further application updates will be provided until April 2025.