GradStart application checklist

Prior to applications opening

I have:

read the information available about GradStart
checked that I am eligible to apply to GradStart 2026
marked all key dates in my diary
researched participating health services and hospitals offering new graduate positions
confirmed I meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English Language Registration Standard
updated my Curriculum Vitae
checked that I have a valid NSW Health Working With Children Check (WWCC) for paid work
checked my compliance with NSW Health Immunisation requirements, including COVID-19 vaccination
appropriate evidence of identification, including photo ID (such as a passport or drivers licence)
permission from my two referees to provide a reference. One referee must be a clinical reference.
drafted my responses to how I meet each selection criterion (maximum 150 words) into a Word document
checked my supplied email address is not Hotmail or @live.com.au

I have:

applied online to GradStart recruitment from Tuesday 17 June 2025. Watch the videos to learn how to apply through NSW Health Careers
my documents available to refer to when completing my application, including my WWCC clearance number
saved my incomplete application so that I can return to it later
submitted my completed application by 11:59 pm Monday 30 June 2025
received an auto-generated email from the NSW Health recruitment system, confirming successful submission of my application
checked my availability to attend interview at my preferred location (preference 1) between Monday 4 August – Friday 29 August 2025
confirmed my attendance at interview by Monday 28 July 2025
reviewed the selection criteria and prepared for interview
gathered employment screening documents, evidence of identification and other supporting documents ready to take along to interview
completed the pre-employment task prior to interview via the online portal
accepted or declined offer of employment online by Tuesday 21 October 2025.