Employment

West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality hospital care, residential aged care, disability services and community health services to more than 22,000 people in the West Wimmera region.

About our Graduate Nurse Program:
Our Graduate Nurse Program aims to facilitate the transition from student to Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse, providing the opportunity to enhance your nursing career, consolidate your nursing skills and provide an opportunity to experience various clinical areas.

Participate in an articulate program, supported by the Education team, Clinical Support Nurse/Clinical Teacher's and senior staff to ensure you receive the essential and practical experience to grow your career in nursing.

WWHS offers opportunities to apply for our Bursary Program, where contributions of up to 50% of a successful applications HECS/HELP debt are negotiable as part of the package.

With so many opportunities for career development and education programs, look no further than WWHS!

To view our Graduate Nurse Handbook, click here!

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the relevant position description below:

• Graduate Registered Nurse Position Desciption

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

We are seeking passionate health care professionals in a full time, part time and casual capacity across our Hospitals and residential aged care facilities.

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the relevant position description below:

• Registered Nurse Position Description
• Enrolled Nurse Position Description
• Health Care Worker Position Description

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

If you’re passionate about great food and hospitality...we want you!

Our food and cleaning services play an integral role in the health, wellbeing and experience of our customers.

You will work alongside our professional catering team to prepare quality meals for our customers, and help to maintain a clean and safe environment.

This is a great opportunity to utilise and grow various skills including communication and team work. 

Opportunities available at Goroke, Jeparit, Kaniva, Natimuk, Nhill, Rainbow and Rupanyup!

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Hospitality and Environmental Services Assistant Position Description

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

If you’re passionate about rural health...we want you!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse in a part time (8 hours per fortnight) capacity based in Nhill!

If you are passionate about customer care and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in remote and rural communities, this is the role for you!

Our community is the heart of West Wimmera Health Service. We are committed to delivering the highest quality health services and ensuring our services meet the needs of our population.

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Community Nurse Position Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31ST JULY 2024

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

Lead our clinical staff on site as the after hours and senior resource for escalation of matters that may impact clinical care! 

• Join our team in a full time, part time or casual capacity! The successful applicant will be based at Nhill but will have responsibility for all sites at WWHS, after hours.
• Provide support to the Nursing Executive, Managers, and staff at WWHS in a role that liaises across all disciplines and areas of each site.
• Operates within the existing Quality improvement, Risk Management, Clinical governance, and Human Resource frameworks.

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the relevant position description below:

• Assistant Director of Nursing/After Hours Coordinator Position Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 1ST AUGUST 2024

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

If you’re passionate about great food and hospitality...we want you!

Join our team in Kaniva and ensure our residents and patients are provided with great quality, nutritious meals!

If you are someone who has a passion to prepare quality meals for our customers and assist with coordination and planning to provide a quality experience, this is the role for you.

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Cook/Chef Kaniva Position Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31ST JULY 2024

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

If you’re passionate about rural health…we want you!

Our nursing and aged care services play an integral role in the health and overall wellbeing of our customers and the wider community.

West Wimmera Health Service (WWHS) is seeking expereinced and enthusiastic Nurse Unit Manager's to join us in a full time capacity.

• Opportunities at our Jeparit and Rupanyup sites!

The Nurse Unit Manager leads a team of nursing professionals and health care workers to deliver quality care. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, diplomacy and have the ability to take on a leadership role of any situation.

You will work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing to coordinate the clinical team, resident and patient assessment and documentation, and general needs related to the relevant facility. 

Further Information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Nurse Unit Manager Jeparit Position Description
• Nurse Unit Manager Rupanyup Position Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 22ND JULY 2024

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Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

If you’re passionate about great food and hospitality...we want you!

Good quality food and meal preparation play an integral role in the health, wellbeing and experience of our customers.

We are seeking a Cook/Chef to work at our Rainbow site on a part time basis. We're looking for someone who is eager to prepare quality meals for our customers and assist with coordination and planning to provide a quality experience.

Good communication and team skills are necessary to successfully fulfil this role.

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Cook/Chef Rainbow Position Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31ST JULY 2024 

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

Are you a Physiotherapist looking for rewarding and meaningful employment?

We are seeking a Physiotherapist to join us in Nhill in a full time capacity, who is passionate about client care and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in rural communities!

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Our Physiotherapy Department is a team of passionate professionals, striving to support our diverse range of clients across our nine locations and throughout our neighbouring regional communities.

We provide extensive clinical supervision with our senior Physiotherapists as well as generous support to undertake professional development.

You will have the opportunity to apply for our Bursary Program, where contributions of up to 50% of a successful applicant's HECS/HELP debt are negotiable as part of the package!

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Physiotherapist (Grade 1) Position Description
• Physiotherapist (Grade 2) Position Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31ST JULY 2024

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

Are you a Speech Pathologist looking for rewarding and meaningful employment?

We are seeking a Speech Pathologist to join us in Nhill in a full time or part time capacity, who is passionate about client care and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in rural communities!

Our Speech Pathology Department is a team of passionate professionals, striving to support our diverse range of clients across our nine locations and throughout our neighbouring regional communities.

We provide extensive clinical supervision as well as generous support to undertake professional development.

You will have the opportunity to apply for our Bursary Program, where contributions of up to 50% of a successful applicant's HECS/HELP debt are negotiable as part of the package!

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Speech Pathologist (Grade 1) Position Description
• Speech Pathologist (Grade 2) Position Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 7TH AUGUST 2024 

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

We are seeking a Podiatrist to join our team in a full time or part time capacity based in Nhill, who is committed to quality customer care and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in our rural communities. 

This role offers a diverse workload as well as exciting professional development opportunities. You will provide podiatry services to people of all ages in our community health settings, acute inpatient wards and residential aged care facilities.

You will be supported not only by the podiatry team, but also by the large multidisciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals who work at West Wimmera Health Service. These include Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Dietitians, Diabetes Educators, Social Workers, Exercise Physiologists and Allied Health Assistants.

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Podiatrist Position Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 6TH AUGUST 2024

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

If you’re passionate about rural health...we want you!

Our community health services play an integral role in the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker, in a full time or part time capacity, who is passionate about customer care and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in remote and rural communities. 

Enjoy a varied and diverse role working as part of a welcoming team to assist and improve the health and wellbeing of the community through casework, counselling, advocacy and community engagement.

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Social Worker (Grade 2) Position Description

   

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 21ST JULY 2024

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Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

If you’re passionate about rural health...we want you!

Our Support Workers provide in-home and community-based supports which enable people to maintain and/or increase their independence.

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Support Worker Position Description

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

If you’re passionate about great food and hospitality...we want you!

Join our team in Rupanyup and ensure our residents and patients are provided with great quality, nutritious meals!

If you are someone who has a passion to prepare quality meals for our customers and assist with coordination and planning to provide a quality experience, this is the role for you.

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Cook/Chef Rupanyup Position Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31ST JULY 2024

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

If you’re passionate about great food and hospitality...we want you!

Join our team in Natimuk and ensure our residents and patients are provided with great quality, nutritious meals!

If you are someone who has a passion to prepare quality meals for our customers and assist with coordination and planning to provide a quality experience, this is the role for you.

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Cook/Chef Natimuk Position Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31ST JULY 2024

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

If you're passionate about health and wellbeing and want to make a difference in peoples’ lives, we want you to join our team!

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist (Grade 1 or Grade 2)  to join our team based in Nhill, who is committed to quality customer care and excited by the opportunity to be hands on in making a difference in our rural communities. 

This role offers a diverse workload as well as exciting professional development opportunities. You will provide occupational therapy services to people of all ages in our community health settings, acute inpatient wards and residential aged care facilities.

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Occupational Therapist (Grade 1) Position Description
• Occupational Therapist (Grade 2) Position Description

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

If you’re passionate about rural health...we want you!

Our nursing and aged care services play an integral role in the health and overall wellbeing of our customers and the wider community.

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to work as ANUMs in either a full time or part time capacity, who are passionate about customer care and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in remote and rural communities.

Enjoy a varied and diverse role working across both acute and aged care settings. 

Opportunities are available at the following locations: Nhill, Jeparit, Kaniva, Natimuk, Rainbow, Rupanyup!

Further information

For a full description of the role and the relevant skills and experience required, click the position description below:

• Associate Nurse Unit Manager Position Description

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.