Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
Our 2027 Mental Health Graduate Nursing program at Bayside Health- Alfred Care Group offers a unique opportunity to be your best!
- Permanent Part-time (0.8EFT / 64 hours per fortnight)
- 2027 Graduate Program (February and August Intakes)
- Based across Adult & Aged Inpatient settings (Alfred Hospital), Ngamai Wilam Residential Eating Disorders service and the Alma Road Community Care Unit.
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 Year 1
- Ongoing training and full orientation
About us
Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is the mental health clincal program run by Bayside Health- Alfred Care Group. AMAH is responsible for the operation of services, which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.
The single most important goal of AMAH is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.
About the role
Join our Mental Health Graduate Nursing program to work with a friendly and supportive team whilst you develop your career as a professional registered psychiatric nurse. We seek graduate nurses wishing to specialise in Mental Health Nursing. Our Graduate Year Program has been developed to provide a supportive environment assisting newly registered nurses to consolidate and further develop their knowledge and skills in Mental Health Nursing.
We are seeking applicants who want to grow as Mental Health Nurses and are seeking long-term career prospects. We also want positive individuals who can contribute to the friendly atmosphere at Alfred Mental & Addition Health.
About you
- Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
- Approved eligibility to participate in the PMCV Graduate Nurse Match
- Australian working rights (Visa holders, please upload your visa and passport with your application)
- Current Influenza vaccination
- Be willing to undergo a Background Check
What's in it for you
- Regular professional supervision
- Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
- Be involved in an innovative mental health program that is making a real difference
Other benefits
- Great employment benefits as part of Bayside Health - Alfred Care group -Wellbeing initiatives, access to salary packaging, on-site gym, Employee Assistance Programs, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking
- Great work life balance & located close to public transport and cafes
How to apply:
- Read the Position Description
- Apply online via the Bayside Health- Alfred Care Group website. You are only required to submit one application to the Bayside Health -Alfred Care Group
- Select Apply for Graduate Nurse Program- Mental and Addiction Health stream
- Use your personal email address instead of your University email
- You must upload the following mandatory documents:
- Curriculum Vitae - Cover letter- Academic Transcript- Clinical Appraisals & PMCV number
Applications close on 11 pm, Wednesday 1st July 2026.
For any enquiries, please contact Steve Marum on ph. 9076 6513 or email: [email protected]
Start your career with Bayside Health- Alfred Care Group and APPLY NOW.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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- Published on 31 May 2026, 2:00 PM