Transition to Rural - AdVEnture and Lifestyle (TRAVEL) Program

The TRAVEL program offers a unique experience for a working adventure and career development. Participants will undertake three rotations over 12 months through a variety of rural and/or remote settings.

Nurses and midwives who have a minimum of 12 months recent acute care nursing or midwifery experience are eligible to apply, with program intakes several times per year. 

What you can expect

• Working adventures and rural exposure
• Opportunities for career development
• Travel assistance and travel days
• Subsidised accommodation
• Professional development opportunities
• WA Health employee benefits (including salary packaging and district allowances)

Benefits to professional practice

• Increase your skill set and flexibility of service delivery
• Learn to work with other health and community agencies
• Increase your professional networks
• Develop greater independence and increase confidence in your professional abilities and decision-making
• Improve your supervisory skills
• Learn about different cultural groups and how to adapt service provision to suit the patient

How to apply

Applications for the TRAVEL Program are open at several times throughout the year. Intakes usually occur each year in late March, July and November. Applications usually open three to four months prior to commencement.

To apply, visit Jobs WA and enter the keywords “travel program”. If this returns no results, it indicates the application period is not currently open.