Healthcare Worker

Healthcare Worker

Medical Unit

Permanent Part time, up to 56 per fortnight

Casual opportunities also available

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers Agreement, Health Care Worker Grade 1 ($30.00 p/h)

(Junior rates apply to employees aged under 19 years) 

We currently have ongoing hours available in our Medical Ward for suitably qualified Healthcare Worker. Experience in General Medicine and Palliative care an advantage however not necessary. We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking. 

We have part time positions of up to 28 hours per week available. Applicants must be available to work across a variety of shifts including weekends. Casuals are employed on an ‘as needs’ basis to backfill leave and extra shifts on days, nights and weekends. Casual positions do not include regular hours. 

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Commitment to oversee the processes required for a quality service with a patient centred focus.
• Flexibility and the ability to work all shifts.
• A commitment to a team approach to care delivery.
• Police Check and current working with Children Check (can be organised through WGHG)

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Recent experience in a Medical Unit
• Interest in palliative care

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement. 

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended/optional. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Tania Piner, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5623 0731 or email tania.piner@wghg.com.au.

Applications close: 4 August 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.