As a leading health service in NSW, we are recognised for excellence in patient and family centred care, teaching and research.
Our District provides health services to more than 700,000 people living and working in Sydney's inner west as well as patients from across NSW and Australia. On an average day, we treat about 400 patients in our emergency departments, deliver more than 18 babies and have more than 100 nurses on the road in the community.
We are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusivity in healthcare and welcome and value everyone, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity. Our services are world class and our staff are dedicated and compassionate. Together, we strive to provide the very best for the health of our community today and in generations to come.
Sydney Local Health District is the place to build an exciting and rewarding career.
We provide employment and career opportunities to more than 12,000 staff across a range of professions.
Our team of 5,000 Nursing and Midwifery, work together to achieve excellence in health and healthcare for our patients and community.
Our team is important to us and we know that to provide the very best for our patients and their families, we need to support the health and wellbeing of our staff and provide ongoing development opportunities.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
2021 Nursing and Midwifery GradStart and MidStart programs |
Your Nursing or Midwifery carer in Sydney Local Health District |
Start your career in Sydney Local Health District – Applying is easy |
Our experienced team will support you to build on the foundations of your university studies to a nursing or midwifery career filled with possibilities.
Our supported and facilitated program will give you opportunities to work across a range of clinical specialties to develop and consolidate your skills, knowledge and practice.
Our programs are designed to:
GradStart Programs are conducted over a 12 month period and consist of:
Staff who support the GradStart Programs in SLHD are:
Facilities and Services offering Nursing programs | Streams offered | Interview Dates for 2020 | Intakes for 2021 |
---|---|---|---|
Specialist program focusing on aged care, rehabilitation and leadership development |
24-28 August 2020 |
March 2021 |
|
General Nursing |
24-28 August 2020 |
March 2021 |
|
Community Health Nursing Program with Sydney District Nursing |
24-28 August 2020 |
February 2021 |
|
General Nursing |
24-28 August 2020 |
February & March 2021 |
|
Drug Health Nursing |
24-28 August 2020 |
February 2021 |
|
Mental Health Nursing |
24-28 August 2020 |
February 2021 |
|
SLHD - Metro-Rural Exchange: Nursing |
A unique program in partnership with Western NSW Local Health District: |
24-28 August 2020 |
February 2021 |
General Nursing |
24-28 August 2020 |
February, March & May 2021 |
Facilities and Services offering Midwifery programs | Rotations offered | Interview Dates for 2020 | Intakes for 2021 |
---|---|---|---|
Antenatal clinics, birthing unit, postnatal unit and Special Care Nursery |
24-28 August 2020 |
February 2021 |
|
Antenatal clinics, delivery ward, postnatal unit, antenatal unit and on occasion to NICU |
24-28 August 2020 |
February 2021 |
|
SLHD - Metro-Rural Exchange: Midwifery |
A unique program in partnership with Western NSW Local Health District: |
24-28 August 2020 |
February 2021 |
To be eligible for MidStart, please apply via the NSW Health 2021 MidStart centralised online recruitment site. 2021 MidStart positons in the SLHD are being offered at the following locations.
Facility/Service | Rotation Information | Interview Dates | Intakes |
---|---|---|---|
Antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and special care nursery placements. Opportunities also exist for placements into Midwifery Group Practice. |
July 2020 |
February 2021 |
|
Delivery ward, Antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal and neonatal nursery placements. Opportunities also exist for placements into Midwifery Group Practice and the Birth Centre. |
July 2020 |
February 2021 |
Start your career with one of the leading local health districts in NSW. Search “SLHD” at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/employment/Pages/default.aspx
All Sydney Local Health District programs start with “SLHD”
Enquiries
For additional enquiries regarding the SLHD GradStart & MidStart programs please contact:
Ms Jennifer Thorncraft
Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Manager,
Sydney Local Health District
Email: Jennifer.Thorncraft@health.nsw.gov.au
2021 MidStart and GradStart - Recruitment pack
Virtual Interviews - Information for Candidates - GradStart and MidStart