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Applications close 20 June at 5:00 pm

SA Health is partnering with Flinders University to offer a combined TPPP and Research Program to nursing and midwifery graduates. 

This program is open to registered nurses and midwives to combine the standard SA Health TPPP with an opportunity to complete a research honours program.

Applicants will be assessed in line with the standard SA Health TPPP selection and assessment methods and will be prioritised by overall assessment score and academic merit.

Places are limited and those interested in a research career pathway are encouraged to apply.

Program structure

  • Three-year employment contract
  • nurse or midwife TPPP to commence in January/February 2026, with the Honours Program commencing in Semester 1, 2027 (February)
  • commitment of 0.84 – 1.0 FTE for the first 12 months whilst completing the TPPP
  • flexible commitment of 0.62 – 0.84 FTE for the duration of the Honours Program
  • coordinated clinical supernumerary time for orientation, environmental, workflow and policy familiarisation
  • supervision will be provided by an industry-based coordinator and clinical supervisor for the TPPP component
  • honours program supervision will be provided by a Principal Supervisor from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS), Flinders University, in collaboration with an industry associate supervisor
  • flexible rostering to allow attendance for university commitments
  • study days to consolidate and increase clinical skills, knowledge, critical thinking and decision-making capability
  • targeted professional performance and development planning and support, inclusive of regular performance development discussions and career planning.

Further information can be found in the Combined TPPP/Research Program Information Sheet (PDF 439KB).

Eligibility

You must meet the following criteria at the time of application:

  • complete your nursing/midwifery studies between January 2025 and February 2026 that will lead to initial registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
  • complete no more than 456 hours (3 months full time equivalent) of paid experience as a Registered Nurse in any setting in Australia and/or New Zealand
  • complete no more than 912 hours (6 months full time equivalent) of paid experience as a Midwife in any setting within Australia/New Zealand
  • hours of paid experience completed outside of Australia/New Zealand are not counted if the applicant is required to retrain in Australia to obtain Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) registration
  • complete no more than 3 months of a graduate nurse/midwife program (or equivalent) previously in any setting and in any country
  • apply outside the ‘employment exclusion period’ after taking a Targeted Voluntary Separation Package (TVSP) from the SA Government
  • achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.0. Confirmation of final GPA will be required at the conclusion of nursing/midwifery degree
  • meet the entry requirements for the Flinders University Honours Program.

Key dates

  • Monday 2 July - Applications open 
  • Friday 20 July - Applications close at 5:00 pm 
  • August/September 2025 - First round of provisional offers
  • September/October 2025 - Second round of provisional offers

Role description

Registered nurse

The Registered Nurse Level 1 (RN1) Role Description (PDF 211KB) provides information about the skills, knowledge and attributes considered essential for success.

The Registered Nurse Job Capacity Statement (PDF 260KB) provides information about the likely demands of working as a registered nurse.

Midwife

The Registered Midwife Level 1 (RM1) Role Description (PDF 212KB) provides information about the skills, knowledge and attributes considered essential for success.

The Registered Midwife Job Capacity Statement (PDF 260KB) provides information about the likely demands of working as a RM.

Site locations and speciality rotations

Combined TPPP/Research Program positions are available at the following metropolitan Local Health Networks:

How to apply

Before submitting your application, please review the Applicant Handbook (PDF 1264KB) and frequently asked questions. These resources will guide you through the process and help you prepare.

You are also encouraged to read the role description documents to gain an understanding of the RN1 role prior to applying.

Applications are made through the Registered Nurses TPPP application form.

When completing your application form you will be asked to select your specialty program .  Based on this, you will be prompted to choose your preferred LHN site location(s).

Once applications are open, you will be directed to SA Health’s application portal to complete your submission by the due date.

Further information

If you have further questions, email healthjobs@sa.gov.au.