Conditions & Benefits

Government employment benefits

Employees of the Department of Health enjoy a whole range of generous Victorian government employment benefits, from attractive salaries and flexible leave arrangements, to training and development opportunities.

And what's more, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing the work you do contributes to making Victoria a stronger, healthier and innovative State.

Career opportunities

The Department of Health is an attractive and interesting place to work. Whether you're a person looking for a career change, a graduate or currently working in the private sector, the department offers so many opportunities. Our career structure makes sure that you can enjoy real professional development and opportunity.

Learning and development

The department has a high quality workforce supported by training and development opportunities to help you gain qualifications and skills that are portable and develop your talents.

Build your existing qualifications and skills through your annual planning and performance management plan. This may involve study for formal qualifications (supported by study leave to prepare for and attend examinations) or attending conferences and seminars to keep up to date with all the latest developments.

For emerging and existing leaders, the department offers high quality leadership development programs. For example, each year a number of employees are supported to attend the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). The school is a 'centre of excellence and offers programs to emerging public sector leaders.

Salaries and superannuation

You'll find the salary range for jobs you are interested in on the relevant job description. Our graded career structure rewards your performance with progression to the next salary grade. Your individual performance expectations are set out in a performance plan, agreed between you and your supervisor.

Direct employer contributions are made to an approved superannuation fund, under the Superannuation Guarantee legislation. Your superannuation can also be 'topped up' to a complying accumulation fund of your choice.

Salary packaging allows you to use pre-tax dollars to 'top up' superannuation, access a novated leased vehicle for full private use or take out discounted private health insurance cover. Other tax effective work-related and deductible items are offered, such as professional membership fees and home office expenses.

Balancing work and life

We support you in achieving a balance between your work life and home life. Subject to your manager’s approval, part-time work, job sharing, home-based work and additional purchased leave can add more flexibility to your lifestyle.

We also offer an extensive range of leave provisions.

Summary of flexible work arrangements and leave provisions (23kb, pdf)

Employment Agreements

All employees of the Victorian Public Service are bound by the Code of Conduct for Public Sector Employees 2007.

The terms of employment in the Victorian Public Service are in accordance with the Public Administration Act 2004 and the Commonwealth Fair Work Act 2009.

The department complies with the National Fair Work Employment Standards that apply from 1 January 2010.

Fair Work Information Statement (433kb, pdf)

Employment conditions and benefits for employees of the Department of Health are covered by the extended and varied Victorian Public Service Agreement 2006.

Extended and varied Victorian Public Service Agreement 2006 (593kb, pdf)

Department’s specific Appendix 7 (68kb, pdf)

Probation

All employees new to the Victorian Public Service are subject to the satisfactory performance and conduct during a three-month probationary period.

For fixed term employees the full probationary period applies if employment is for three months or more. If the contract is less than three months the whole period will be considered probationary. If a further contract follows, the period of probation already served shall be taken into account.

If, during the probationary period, issues with your conduct or performance are identified, the initial probationary period of three months may be extended by a period of not more than three months to allow you the opportunity to address the conduct or performance issues.