About our postgraduate programs

Austin Health has a long history of supporting registered nurses to undertake postgraduate study. We are proud of the affiliations we have with the following universities:

• Australian Catholic University (ACU)
• Deakin University
• La Trobe University
• University of Melbourne
• University of Tasmania

Registered nurses at Austin Health undertaking postgraduate study with any of our university partners will be provided with well-structured clinical support by the Clinical Nursing Education Department team and clinical staff whilst working in the specialty area.

Each university’s postgraduate program is conducted differently depending on the specialty, with a combination of online modules, face-to-face learning and associated clinical requirements.

Postgraduate nursing programs for 2025

University of Melbourne:

• Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing
• Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Emergency Care)
• Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Intensive Care)
  
• Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Paediatrics)

Deakin University:

• Graduate Certificate of Nursing Practice (Cardiac Care)

Australian Catholic University:

• Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Gerontological Nursing)

La Trobe University:

• Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Perioperative Practices)
  

University of Tasmania:

• Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Neuroscience)
• Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Renal)

Other benefits of working at Austin Health

We offer a range of benefits, including salary packaging, wellbeing programs and staff discounts.

Contact us

For further enquiries, please reach out to Nursing.Education@austin.org.au.