Post Graduate Student in Perioperative Nursing – Work Integrated Program

1 week ago


Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia Northeast Health Wangaratta Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Part Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contracts - 2026
  • 64 hours per fortnight

The Northeast Health (NHW) Post Graduate program offers a number of courses in partnership with University partners that suits the needs of currently practising Registered Nurses - this opportunity may be for you in 2026

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

The Post Graduate Nursing program with specialisation in Perioperative is based on a work-integrated learning (WIL) model, where staff undertake a mixture of online study and tutorials, as well as receive guided supervision in the clinical environment. Students will develop advanced skills and knowledge needed to plan, implement and evaluate care of complex nursing practices before, during and after surgery.

NHW will be supporting the Graduate Certificate of Perioperative Nursing stream of the suite of Perioperative courses offered at Deakin University in 2026 unless otherwise negotiated ie: Graduate Certificate of Perianaesthesia Nursing or Graduate Certificate of Intraoperative Nursing

Course details

Our Region:

  • Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around throughout the northeast.
  • An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
  • We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
  • Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
  • Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

  • Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
  • 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
  • Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
  • Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
  • Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
  • Social Club Benefits
  • Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

  • Enquiries can be made with Tim Davis - CNE Post Graduate Programs on
  • Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
  • A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at
  • Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
  • Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
  • To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at
  • All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
  • Applications close Sunday, 28th of September 2025

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies



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