Applying for a job

The department is committed to recruiting well. Our recruitment process requires safety screening checks to ensure the right people are selected. That is, people who can provide quality services and who can uphold the department's organisational values.

The selection process may take between six and eight weeks after applications close. You will receive written acknowledgement of receipt of your application within one week of the closing date. If you apply online you will receive the acknowledgement as an automated response where an email contact has been provided.

Online applications

You can apply for current vacancies online at the Victorian Government Careers website.

The current vacancies page has various search options available for you to find the right job to suit your needs. For instance, searches by location are presented geographically across the whole of government or you may wish to consider searching on classification rather than just location.

Before you apply for a job online you will need to register a username and password.

Hard copy applications

Fill in the hard copy application form (below) and return this with your resume and cover letter to the contact person listed on the Job Description.

Job Application Form (124kb, MS Word)

For more information to assist you with the department's recruitment and selection processes download the
Information for Job Applicants (206kb, MS Word)

Other relevant information

Privacy statement and storage requirements

The department requires declarations and personal information relevant to your employment. The department may disclose personal information contained in your application to nominated referees in order to verify statements contained in your application

The collection and handling of this information will be consistent with the requirements of the Information Privacy Act 2000.

Reasonable Adjustment Policy

It is the policy of the Department of Health to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, please contact the person listed at the top of the Job Description.

Eligibility and right to work in Australia

You can gain employment with the Victorian Government if you are:

• an Australian Citizen: a birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current passport is proof of eligibility
• a permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport, you are allowed to stay and work in Australia without restriction
• a Non-citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights: a current passport containing the visa is proof of eligibility. As the visa has an expiry date, non-citizens can only engage in casual, temporary or fixed term roles that do not extend beyond the expiry date. Visitors on a Working Holiday visa are permitted to work in temporary or casual roles, but for no longer than six months with any one employer.