GradStart is the recruitment process for graduate nurses and midwives to NSW Health facilities in rural, regional and metropolitan NSW. It is coordinated by the Ministry of Health's Nursing and Midwifery Office.
Applications for the NSW Health 2023 GradStart recruitment closed 4pm 6 July 2022. Late applications will not be accepted.
The 2023 GradStart Handbook has everything you need to know about the GradStart application and recruitment process.
You can apply to 2024 GradStart if you:
* completion means final result received that leads to initial registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Midwife (RM)
** You can start your application for registration with the NMBA up to 6 weeks before completing your studies.
Working in rural or regional NSW has many personal and professional benefits:
Imagine a career in rural or regional NSW
GradStart Handbook 2023
2023 GradStart application and recruitment videos
The GradStart Handbook 2023 is filled with useful information to help you navigate the application process.
We have 4 short videos to support you through the application and recruitment process. Watch the 2023 GradStart application and recruitment videos.
A vast range of employment options are available across more than 150 facilities in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote settings. Research your options in advance by visiting graduate careers in each local health district/specialty health network.
Visit Imagine Rural to find out more about working in rural and regional NSW.
Watch more videos of why health professionals work and live in rural and regional areas of NSW.
For eligibility enquiries email MOH-GradStart@health.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 330 933.
For online application technical assistance, contact the Customer Experience Team on 1300 679 367 (Option 3).
For enquiries about training locations, intakes and interview information contact a LHD/SN GradStart Coordinator.
