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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about career opportunities at St Vincent's Hospital.

APPLYING FOR A POSITION AT ST VINCENT'S HOSPITAL
 

What happens to my application when I apply online?
Your application is automatically routed to the appropriate recruiting manager who reviews applications daily. Your skills and experience will be compared with the requirements for the job.

When will I be contacted after I successfully apply online?
You will receive an automatic e-mail notification after you submit your application. Note that this may be the only correspondence you receive about your status. Because of the large number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who best match the requirements for the position. Please be sure to read the requirements listed for each job prior to applying.

I submitted my application but haven’t been contacted. What should I do?
You can revisit our website to see if the position you applied for is still available. There is no limit to the number of positions you can apply for, and you are encouraged to review additional opportunities.

Why is it important to provide a résumé/work history and address the vacancy selection criteria?
Attaching résumés to your application will allow our Recruiting Managers to compare your skills and experiences to those that best fit the job.

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CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE

Why should you consider a career in the health care industry?
Jobs in healthcare are available in almost every city in the Australia. Additionally, those who work in the health care field enjoy excellent benefits and competitive salaries. The health care industry is generally very supportive of continuing education and professional advancement.

What kinds of jobs are available?
Many types of positions are available in healthcare. Some positions such as doctors, nurses, social workers, radiation therapists, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and technologists work directly with patients on a daily basis. Other positions such as lab technicians, pharmacists, and researchers work behind the scenes and have less direct contact with patients. There are also many opportunities for professionals in communications, management, finance and Information Technology.

What type of education is required?
The educational requirements vary depending on the career you choose. Some careers require a bachelor’s degree, whereas others require an associate degree. Still others require certification or completion of a series of classes that is aligned with a standard and resgistration. Most careers in healthcare offer career ladders, or opportunities for advancement.

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