Graduate Enrolled Nurse (Endorsed) -  Hesse Rural Health (Hesse) and Great Ocean Road Health (GORH)

1. Join the dynamic teams at Hesse and GORH 
2. Gain skills in aged care, dementia specific care, urgent care, infusions, detoxification, and palliative care
3. As part of the Graduate Program, you will be encouraged to partake in the Rural Urgent Care Nurses Program
4. This program includes a 6-month rotation at both Hesse and GORH sites

About Hesse Rural Health

Hesse Rural Health is a key integrated rural health care provider located within the three local government areas of Surf Coast, Colac Otway and Golden Plains. The organisation provides a broad range of services which include: Aged Residential including Dementia Specific Care, Sub-Acute Hospital, Urgent Care, Community Health, Health Promotion, District Nursing, Allied Health, Palliative Care, Home Care Packages and Planned Activity Groups.

Services operate from sites at Winchelsea, Beeac, Rokewood and Bannockburn. Hesse provides a community based, multi-disciplinary team approach to the identified health needs of the population and aims to promote the wellbeing of the rural community it serves.

About Great Ocean Road Health

Great Ocean Road Health serves the communities of Lorne, Apollo Bay, and the Surf Coast, providing high-quality, accessible healthcare close to home. Formed in 2019 through the integration of Lorne Community Hospital and Otway Health, we offer a range of services across our Lorne and Apollo Bay campuses. Our goal is to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community, ensuring sustainable, robust care for the future while maintaining local services and staff levels.​

About the Role ​

Hesse and GORH are offering an exciting opportunity to join our partnership Graduate Nurse program for Enrolled Nurses, who have successfully completed their studies and seeking their first year of work as an EN. 

The program will be over a year and provide a supportive environment to consolidate knowledge and develop nursing skills. There will be an opportunity to work in our Aged Care area, Acute and Urgent Care Services and Dementia Specific unit. 6 months of the role will be based in Winchelsea at Hesse Rural Health and the other 6 months in Apollo Bay at Great Ocean Road Health.

There is an extensive education program at both sites which you will be actively encouraged to participate in. Consideration can be given to flexible shift times.

The successful candidates will have a flexible approach and be committed to providing Person Centred approach in our Montessori model of care. 

About the Culture

Working at Hesse Rural Health and Great Ocean Road Health gives you the opportunity to assist individuals, families and groups living, working and visiting rural communities with their health care needs, making for a rewarding and satisfying experience. Our teams are strong and diverse and are supported and nurtured through continuous improvement programs and opportunities for professional development and growth.​

Hesse/Great Ocean Road Benefits 

• Work in the rural Winchelsea area and along the iconic Great Ocean Road.
• Join us to experience a rewarding career in the rapidly growing Winchelsea area and one of Australia’s most breathtaking coastal destinations, serving vibrant communities along the Surf Coast and Otways.​

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction​.
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.​
• Wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career​.
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650​.
• Community Engagement - our health service encourages you to be actively involved in the community health education initiative and preventative care.

This role requires you to provide evidence of 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact Andrea Stubbs

Email andrea.stubbs.vic.gov.au

Phone 03 5267 1200​

Applications close 13 February 2026

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