2022 Graduate Program Timeframes
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED for the August 2022 graduate in-take.
Please allow at least 4 weeks after the closing date (3rd April) to receive an update on your application.
Under no circumstances do we allow late submissions.
Confirmed Graduate Recruitment Timeline for mid-year in-take:
| Applications open |
14th March 2022 |
| Applications close |
03rd April 2022 |
| Interviews |
May - June 2022 |
| Offers & contracts |
July 2022 |
| Commencement month |
August 2022 |
Please note: These are guidelines only; time frames may change however rest assured you will be provided with email updates along the way during your application process.
Please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ booklet below for all information regarding the application process.
FAQ's - Applications:
When will I receive an update?
Throughout each application process the graduate’s team will reach out to you once we have an update. This may mean you won’t receive an update for a period of time up until August 2022. Please refrain from contacting the graduate’s team unless you do not receive any form of update after the end of August 2022.
Will I receive feedback?
Only those who attend an interview will be provided with feedback regarding their application. Due to the high volume of applications received and the bulk graduate process we run, no feedback is provided during any other application stage.
Can I apply for a grad program after the portal closes?
When the portal closes, under no circumstances do we accept late submissions so please be prepared and apply during the application window.
Do not email your resume or cover letter to the graduate’s team, we do not accept emailed applications at any stage of the recruitment process. You must go through the application portal only.
Who should I contact for assistance with my application?
If you are having any technical issues with the Mater application portal or unsure on how to fill out the application form please contact graduates@mater.org.au
Is there a Midwifery Graduate in-take for mid-year?
No, we do not have a mid-year in-take for Registered Midwife - Graduates.
Update: Unfortunately we will not be running a graduate campaign for Dual Degree (Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife) positions this in-take, the next application date for midwifery/Dual Degree positions will be in Aug/Sept 2022.
Will there be Registered Nursing positions in Mater Children's Hospital or NCCU?
Update: Unfortunately we will not be running a graduate RN campaign for Mater Children's Hospital or NCCU positions this in-take, the next application date will be in Aug/Sept 2022.
Please refer to the updated graduate booklets below for all information regarding our programs and the application process:
Program Information Booklet ---> 
How To Apply Booklet --->
Our Program
Do you want to be part of an amazing network of hospitals, with access to a world-class medical research institute and clinical simulation and education facilities?
Mater's Graduate Programs for Registered Nurses and Midwives are designed to assist graduates with the transition from study into nursing. The programs allow Mater's graduates to work within a supportive learning environment to provide exceptional care to patients.
We offer a range of programs for newly qualified nurses and midwives working across Mater's hospitals at South Brisbane, Redland and Springfield.
Our programs offer the opportunity for you to learn on the job in a hospital as you transition from academic learning to professional practice. Each of our programs run for 12 months and cater for those who have already identified their nursing speciality and those who are wanting more experience in a range of clinical areas before deciding on a speciality.
We offer a range of options because your career is yours to decide.
Our graduates
As a Mater Graduate Nurse or Midwife you will be provided with all the tools you need to build a rewarding and enriching professional career. You will learn from the best and be a part of a world-class organisation. If you are passionate about caring for others, you will come together with like-minded people who will help you to progress and achieve your goals. We don't see you as graduates, but as the leaders of the future.
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