Become an Authorised Nurse Immuniser in NSW and administer vaccinations independent of a medical officer. Nurse immuniser training scholarships are now available to registered nurses who work in general practice or residential aged care homes in South Western Sydney.
2026 intakes are now full.
Completion of the HESA-accredited course authorises nurses to administer vaccinations independent of a medical officer. The course is delivered by Benchmarque Group and participants will have three months to complete.
A total of 37 scholarships is available, offered in three rounds throughout 2026 – May (13 placements), July (12 placements) and October (12 placements).
An increase in the number of Authorised Nurse Immunisers will support the rollout of vaccinations in our region to healthcare workers, vulnerable populations and the general community.
About Immuniser Pathways for Health Professionals
This course replicates Benchmarque’s Immunisation Course for Health Professionals course. It includes a self-paced online component followed by an in-person workshop at a Sydney location. You will have three months to complete it. This scholarship is valued at $500 per participant.
For a course description, including learning outcomes, please visit Immuniser Pathways for Health Professionals on the Benchmarque Group website:
Benchmarque Group course details
Scholarship criteria
- You must currently be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse or midwife.
- You must be working within the nursing profession in a general practice or residential aged care home located in the local government area of Bankstown, Campbelltown, Camden, Fairfield, Liverpool, Wollondilly or Wingecarribee.
- You must have two to three years’ experience within the nursing profession since initial registration, with the last 12 months prior to making the application spent in employment in NSW or the ACT.
- This scholarship provides fully funded access to the course, valued at $500. Participants are asked to complete the training within three months and submit their completion certificate to finalise the scholarship requirements.
What to expect
- once you submit the below EOI, your eligibility will be confirmed by SWSPHN
- you will then receive an email from SWSPHN containing an agreement to read, sign and return outlining the scholarship conditions
- once your agreement is received, your details will be provided to Benchmarque Group, who will email you access to the online course and information about face-to-face workshops you will be invited to attend
- participants have three months to complete the online course, attend the workshop and provide SWSPHN with a copy of their completion certificate
- if you are experiencing difficulty completing the course within the required timeframe, please contact us early to discuss available support options. Participants who do not complete the course or provide a completion certificate may be required to cover the $500 course fee
- all course completion certificates must be received by SWSPHN by 31 January 2027
These details will also be provided in email and in your agreement.
Funding for this initiative is provided by the Department of Health Disability and Aged Care.
Participants with any questions can email covid19@swsphn.com.au