Careers at The Department of Rural Health
The Department of Rural Health is made up of approximately 100 staff members that live and work across the regional campuses, contributing to the diverse communities within our rural footprint in Victoria.
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Staff Benefits
Financial
- Competitive salaries
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- 17% employer superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging
Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Prenatal leave
- Up to 24 weeks paid parental leave
- Ability to purchase up to 8 additional weeks annual leave per year
- Study leave policy
Health and well being
- Culturally inclusive environment
- Rewarding opportunities to positively impact the health of your local community
- Free confidential counselling services
Additional benefits
- Staff Recognition Program
- Relocation support policy
- Opportunities for career progression
- 25 per cent off full-fee graduate courses and community access program
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Relocation
Relocation support may be available to assist with the expense of removal costs and other relocation expenses.
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Diversity and inclusion
The Melbourne Medical School is proud to foster a vibrant and inclusive culture delivering initiatives that value and support diversity.
Visit the Melbourne University jobs page to explore current opportunities.
Living and working regionally
There are many benefits of living and working regionally, with our campuses embedded in beautiful towns that offer a great lifestyle. Explore the different regions in which our campuses reside.
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Shepparton
Shepparton offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with all the big city facilities. It’s community is diverse and growing, boasting beautiful housing estates, a range of schooling options and significant sporting facilities and outdoor activities. The region is renowned as Australia’s food bowl and is within easy driving distance to many popular destinations such as Echuca, Nagambie and Yarrawonga.
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Ballarat
Ballarat is one of Victoria’s largest regional centres and just 75 minutes from Melbourne. It is rich in culture, history, arts, festivals, fine food, wine and attractions. It is a well-kept secret that more than 2,000 people move here every year, attracted by the region’s impressive services, housing, employment, tourism and events.
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Wangaratta
Wangaratta is picturesque town with a vibrant CBD. It neighbours renowned wine regions such as Beechworth, King Valley and Glenrowan and is situated at the foothills of the major Victorian ski resorts.
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Bendigo
Bendigo is a lively contemporary regional centre, boasting beautiful streets created from one of the world’s greatest gold rushes. Bendigo is jam-packed with creativity, great food, happening festivals and friendly locals.