Future employees
We care about providing staff the support and flexibility they need to thrive in our growing, fast-paced and evolving organisation.
Why choose Epworth?
Working at Epworth will enable you to develop in a career direction of your choice. You will have access to endless opportunities for career development and diversification, scholarships, education, skills training, and leadership pathways.
Equal opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome cultural diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.
For eligible candidates, we provide support with visa sponsorship and pathways to permanent residency.
Employee benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- The highest level of salary packaging benefits available to healthcare workers up to $15,900 p.a. (pre-tax) plus an additional $2,650 (pre-tax) for food, beverage, and holiday accommodation expenses every year
- Paid parental leave program in addition to government parental leave
- Ability to purchase additional leave
- A range of scholarship, education, and research opportunities
- Zero or reduced out-of-pocket expenses for health services at Epworth
- Discounted private health insurance
- Discounts on groceries
- Pioneer innovative treatments and services, supported by the latest in evidence-based medicine
- Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
- Relocation support from interstate or from overseas.
Our values
Epworth values
We value our people and supporting their careers. We care about providing our people with opportunities and the flexibility to thrive.
At Epworth, we care. We care about our patients and our people.
Our values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
All our care centres around our purpose: Every patient matters.
How to apply and what to expect
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Step 1 - Browse current opportunities
You will find a list of current job opportunities in the Epworth Careers Portal. There’s also the opportunity for you to submit an expression of interest for consideration for future roles.
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Step 2 – Apply
Your job application can only be submitted through the Epworth Career Portal. Once you are set up, it’s a simple step-by-step process. You’ll be asked for information such as your personal details, a relevant CV, a cover letter (if required), acknowledgement of some pre-employment requirements and finally your consent to submit the application.
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Step 3 - Selection process
Once you have submitted your application, we will review your application and shortlist successful candidates. If your application is shortlisted, we’ll reach out to you and have an initial conversation about the role and what you’re seeking in your next opportunity. From there, if there’s a match (you’re interested + we’re interested), you’ll be invited to an interview. If you are unsuccessful in being shortlisted, you will receive an email from us, however we encourage you to register your interest for future opportunities.
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Step 4 – Interview
You’ll participate in a blended interview, which is a mix of technical and behavioural questions where you will also have the chance to ask us questions. From there, we’ll reach out to conduct reference checks on candidates for final selection. Our final selection is based on all elements uncovered by us throughout the complete interview experience.
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Step 5 – 'Get to know us' discussions
During your application journey, we’ll try to have you meet as many relevant people through the process to help you to decide if Epworth is right for you. You will speak with your new line manager and on occasions, a couple of team members, a member of our People & Culture team or a senior manager.
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Step 6 – A formal job offer or meaningful feedback
If you’re offered a position and you accept (we hope you do!), you’ll negotiate a start date. Read ‘Your first 90 days with Epworth’ to learn more about what to expect next. If you’ve been invited for an interview and we don’t progress with you, the hiring manager will reach out to you and give you some constructive feedback. We aim to notify all unsuccessful candidates by email, to advise you of your application progress.
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Timeframes
Our job advertisement will include an application close date. If your application is successful, you may hear from us before the close date. Generally, you’ll hear from us between two to four weeks from the close date to know if you’re progressing to the next stage, being considered, or aren’t progressing.
Your first days with Epworth
Before Day 1
If you’re offered a position and you accept, we will agree to a start date. To set up effectively, please allow yourself ten business days to move through the on-boarding experience and complete all e-learning modules. You’ll provide us with your bank account details, tax file number, superannuation information, health check, immunisation check and any other role-specific requirements. Our e-learn modules will give you more insight into Epworth and assist you in starting your new job! When completed, you’ll be set and ready to come to complete your orientation on Day 1. Welcome onboard!
Day 1 and beyond
On your first day at Epworth, you will meet your manager and team to become acquainted with your department. Orientation material is available online and you will be introduced to our strategy and vision, health, safety and wellbeing protocols and understand the importance of our patient experience at Epworth. The online orientation material will emphasise our commitment to inclusion and cultural diversity, including our support for the health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait community and the LGBTIQA+ community.
Your manager will arrange buddy shifts with experienced staff members to assist your transition. They will also set up regular times with you to point you in the right direction, answer your questions and link you in with where to access training and relevant information to help with your role.
About us
Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private hospital group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care, and rehabilitation across Melbourne and Geelong. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.
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Contact
If you have any questions regarding a role, please contact the hiring manager. You will find their details on the position description.
If you have any questions about the e-recruit system, our Recruitment Services team can assist you. You can email our team at: [email protected]