Mercy Health is seeking expressions of interest from passionate aged care leaders to apply for the Service Manager role at Mercy Place Templestowe, our 52 bed residential aged care home in Lower Templestowe,VIC. 

• Permanent Full Time Position
• Be an active leader of a team where communication is valued and continuous improvement is promoted in accordance with accreditation and aged care standards.
• Lead a culture that promotes positivity and safety while delivering our Model of Care that focuses on the individual emotional and physical needs of the resident.
• You will liaise with all stakeholders to deliver best practice operational and clinical services, including allied health, hospitality, lifestyle and community activities.

About you:

• Strong HR and people management skills including staff leadership and development, succession planning and experience in change management in a residential aged care environment.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to engage residents, families, the community and both internal and external stakeholders.
• Business acumen (i.e. operations, budgets, efficient rostering, occupancy) and aged care knowledge relating to AN-ACC, accreditation & expected aged care standards.
• The ability to unite and lead a team that is focused on high performance in a values-driven culture. 
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care and ability to work in a team environment.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse 

About us:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

What we offer:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance options
• Encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• Taking a stand against climate change, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
• Offering benefits such as salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services. 

What you will need:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and/or NDIS workers screening check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

Employment with Mercy Health is subject to satisfactory background checks which can include Police Record Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. 

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process, please contact us on the details below.To view the position description or submit your application, please click the 'Apply Now' button.

Mercy Health is seeking expressions of interest from passionate aged care leaders to apply for the Service Manager role at Mercy Place Dandenong. 

• Permanent Full Time Position
• Be an active leader of a team where communication is valued and continuous improvement is promoted in accordance with accreditation and aged care standards.
• Lead a culture that promotes positivity and safety while delivering our Model of Care that focuses on the individual emotional and physical needs of the resident.
• You will liaise with all stakeholders to deliver best practice operational and clinical services, including allied health, hospitality, lifestyle and community activities.

About you:

• Strong HR and people management skills including staff leadership and development, succession planning and experience in change management in a residential aged care environment.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to engage residents, families, the community and both internal and external stakeholders.
• Business acumen (i.e. operations, budgets, efficient rostering, occupancy) and aged care knowledge relating to AN-ACC, accreditation & expected aged care standards.
• The ability to unite and lead a team that is focused on high performance in a values-driven culture. 
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care and ability to work in a team environment.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse 

About us:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

What we offer:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance options
• Encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• Taking a stand against climate change, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
• Offering benefits such as salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services. 

What you will need:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and/or NDIS workers screening check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

Employment with Mercy Health is subject to satisfactory background checks which can include Police Record Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. 

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process, please contact us on the details below.To view the position description or submit your application, please click the 'Apply Now' button.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer – Healthy Ageing, the General Manager - Clinical Leadership will be responsible for providing clinical leadership to the Healthy Ageing business of Mercy Health which comprises Residential Aged Care (RAC), Home Care (HC) and Seniors Living (SL) business portfolios.

In this role, you will lead a small team of clinical and education/training staff and will contribute to the leadership team to deliver on the strategic and operational requirements of the business. You will be acting as a clinical expert for any new services or acquisitions. You will develop or improve models of care to ensure high levels of clinical standards across the business division, supporting the delivery of safe, resident-focused clinical care. You will be also mentoring clinical managers and clinical care advisors and will support the development of workforce initiatives to enhance recruitment & retention efforts for clinical staff.

This is a full-time (76 hrs per fortnight), permanent position based at our Richmond office with travel to other Mercy sites required. Hybrid working arrangements (3 days on-site, 2 days WFH) are available.

ABOUT US:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

Mercy Health’s Healthy Ageing Division is a national provider of aged care with 30 homes including 2,500 beds, home care business that services over 4,000 clients and 9 or 10 independent living villages with 437 units.

ABOUT YOU:

• Registration with AHPRA as Registered Nurse Div 1
• Relevant post graduate qualifications
• Significant experience in senior management roles, overseeing large, complex clinical services
• Demonstrated ability to and experience in leading and managing large change initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in improving the education and training outcomes for staff 
• Experience working in a multi-site, not-for-profit aged care provider organisation is desirable.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• Encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• Offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted, membership-based health and fitness program available for Mercy Health staff & their families

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• A current driver’s licence
• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check or NDIS check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process, please contact us on the details below.

Jessica Casey, General Manager HR

Email: Jessica.Casey@mercy.com.au

Mercy Health is seeking expression of interests from passionate clinical leaders to apply for the Clinical Care Manager role at Mercy Place Ballarat, our residential aged care home in Ballarat, fostering a small household living model.

The Clinical Care Manager, in consultation with the Service Manager and the clinical team, provides clinical leadership in all aspects of the operations of the facility. They work collaboratively with clinicians, carers, residents, families, support staff and relevant community agencies to facilitate an effective resident-focused service.

In this role, you will:

• Provide supervision to staff in the provision of quality care to residents by ensuring the delivery of skilled, individualised care to the highest possible professional standard in the context of small household living.
• Act as a role model, work well in a multidisciplinary team, provide resident focused care, complete day to day tasks and report any issues to the Service Manager.
• Assist staff in undertaking assessments, treatment, documentation and activities. 
• Ensure a smooth and effective delivery of resident focused clinical care utlizing a person centred approach 
• Provide support to households as they relate to clinical leadership in the delivery of care, administration and monitoring of the clinical systems.
• Take reasonable care and appropriate actions to protect the health and safety of themselves, fellow staff and others in the workplace and ensure the values of Mercy Health and the philosophy of small household living are incorporated into daily practices.

ABOUT YOU:

• Current registration with AHPRA as Registered Nurse 
• Proven experience in a clinical leadership role role in residential aged care settings.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Strong working knowledge of legislation and policies pertinent to Aged Care and the workplace.
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Commitment to the Small Household Living philosophy 

ABOUT US:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• Encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• Taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
• Offering benefits such as NFP salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted, membership based health and fitness program available for Mercy Health staff & their families 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

Employment with Mercy Health is subject to satisfactory background checks which can include Police Record Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

CONTACT DETAILS:

• Cathrine Klomp, Service Manager
• CKlomp@mercy.com.au 

To view the position description or submit your application, please click the 'Apply Now' button.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Full Time – 6 or 12 months Fixed Term commencing February or August 2025.             
• Located at Mercy Hospital for Women in the Department of Anaesthesia.
• The Fellow provides anaesthetic and resuscitation care of in-patients, including anaesthesia and analgesia services in Birth Suite and Operating Theatres and the High Dependency Unit within the rules pertaining to Registrars/Residents. They are expected to assume a responsible role in the management of complex cases, on occasion supervising management by junior staff.
• The Fellow will take part in organisation of Departmental non-clinical educational activities and should endeavour to complete the equivalent of one clinical research paper suitable for presentation at a national meeting or publication in a relevant peer-reviewed journal
• Successful application will be employed as per the terms and conditions set out in the current Victorian Public Health Sector (AMA-Victoria) Doctors in Training (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement.

 ABOUT YOU:

• Currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA)
• Applicants that have passed the ANZCA Fellowship examination or equivalent will be preferred.  The position is suitable for advanced vocational anaesthetic training for Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) approved training, equivalent to the ‘Provisional Fellowship Year’ as outlined in Policy Document TE13 (2013) or ATY3 as outlined in Policy document TE2 (2013).
• The position may be suitable for IMGs who have been assessed as Substantially or Partially Comparable and have been approved by ANZCA as suitable for Clinical Practice Assessment (CPA) although this is subject to ANZCA approval.

CONTACT DETAILS:

• Dr Andrew Robinson, Head of Anaesthesia, Mercy Hospital for Women
• ARobinson@mercy.com.au (03) 8458 4841

Neonatal Fellow - 2025

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Neonatal Nursery at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg is a tertiary referral centre and a centre of excellence for neonatal care in Victoria. We admit over 1400 patients per annum and are committed to high quality neonatal care within the Victorian Public Health care system.

Opportunity to join our Neonatal team at Mercy Hospital for Women as a Neonatal Fellow (8 EFT). We are fully accredited for both basic and advanced training in paediatrics (both general paediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine) with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

• Fixed term full-time and part-time job share positions available for a term of 6 or 12 months.
• Responsible for the supervision of clinical care provided by Neonatal Registrars caring for newborn infants under the guidance of the Neonatal consultant.
• Direct patient care over both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Administrative duties; teaching and research activity is expected. There is an active teaching program for fellows and there is protected time for research/academic pursuits.
• Opportunity to develop further areas of interest such as CCPU Neonatal ultrasound.
• Overseas applicants are welcome to apply.
• Employment as per the AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Health Sector - Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
  

ABOUT YOU:

• Applicants should be Advanced Trainees with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or hold comparable, recognised qualifications/experience if you are an overseas candidate.
• Medical registration (or eligible for) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team.
• Suitably experienced applicants may be appointed to a Senior Fellow position, with support in transition to consultant practice.
• Strong teaching skills with the ability to guide and develop Registrars, Medical students, Nursing staff and others as required.
• High level clinical skill and judgement in Neonatology.
• Australian citizenship or be eligible for full Australian working visa (administrative assistance will be provided). 

ABOUT US

Mercy Hospital for Women is a fully accredited Level 6 Public Specialist Teaching Hospital providing both public and private patient care through maternity services, neonatology and paediatrics, perioperative services, gynaecology, women's health and associated health, support and diagnostic services. We are a major teaching hospital and specialist referral centre with the medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health expertise to treat the most complex obstetric, neonatal and gynaecological cases.

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable

• offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement)

Please ensure your application consists of a cover letter (Stating term of employment you are interested in), CV and two (2) Clinical Referees.

Please use the attached referee form to submit two (2) clinical referee reports (completed by your referees) as part of your application. Alternatively, references may be emailed directly by the referee to the email provided within the form.

Contact Details:

Name: Katherine Van Schilfgaarde

Email: KVanSchilfgaarde@mercy.com.au

Applications are invited for eligible final year medical students to join our team to complete their Internship at Mercy Health (Werribee Campus).

These are twelve (12) month positions commencing on 6th January 2025, starting with one week of Orientation. The year is broken into five terms of roughly equal duration, with a two-week period of annual leave occurring during the course of the year and 3 weeks at the end of the clinical year.

Interns spend at least one term in each of their allocated rotations and must complete rotations in Domains A, B, C & D as per current AMC Framework and AHPRA requirements for General Registration. The remaining term may be in any of a wide variety of rotations accredited for interns at Mercy Health by the PMCV.

Rotations on offer at Mercy are;

• Intensive Care
• Emergency Medicine
• Surgical
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Paediatrics
• Psychiatry
• General Medicine
• Palliative Care
• Geriatrics

(NB: Intern positions are offered through the PMCV Computer Matching Service. Please refer to the PMCV Website https://allocations.pmcv.com.au  for eligibility criteria and information deadlines).

Please ensure that your submitted application consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae and at least 2 referees.

Applicants not eligible for the PMCV Matching Process will not be considered as part of the Recruitment and Selection process.

About You: 

• Final year medical student, eligible for provisional registration as a medical practitioner in 2024
• Equipped with excellent communication skills and promote the Mercy Values of Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship and Teamwork.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to make a real contribution to the provision of high-quality care to an ethnically diverse, rapidly growing community

About Us: 

Werribee Mercy Hospital is a General Public Hospital located in the rapidly growing Western suburbs of Melbourne. Our services include surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. The hospital has recently undergone significant expansion with the opening or our new intensive care unit, additional operating theatres and the opening of two new wards, taking the total number of beds to 298. Join us now and be part of our team as we expand to serve our community.

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. 

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA. 

What we offer:

Mercy Health recognises that many people want to work somewhere that is more than ‘just a job.’ At Mercy Health, we pride ourselves on our values-based culture, and offer a generous range of benefits to support you to maintain a healthy work/life balance. These include: 

• Salary packaging benefits
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Camp Australia School Holiday Program
• Career progression and development opportunities
• A range of discounts available across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services

We focus on caring for our staff members and those important to them. We support all staff to be their authentic selves at work through Whole Self @ Mercy Health - our network group for LGBTIQ staff and allies.

At Mercy Health we pride ourselves on embracing diversity and foster an inclusive culture where individual differences are respected and celebrated. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Mercy Health is committed to the safety of all children across our services. We recognise the importance of listening to the voice of children and have a zero tolerance of any form of child abuse.

To be the successful candidate you must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation.

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

This year at Mercy Health, candidates will only be required to submit their application direct to PMCV via this link. Mercy Health will obtain all required application data for ranking purposes from there.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Mercy Mental health is seeking experienced medical officers with well-developed communication skills to enter Stage 1 of the RANZCP training program in February 2025. 

About the Mercy training program:

Our new RANZCP training program provides all mandatory rotations and offers registrars the opportunity to work in the most extensive perinatal service in the state.  The first year inpatient rotations are based in our new 54 bed Clare Moore Building at Werribee and are supervised by fulltime RANZCP accredited supervisors who are passionate about teaching. Accredited rotations include:

• Inpatient Perinatal Psychiatry - Mother Baby Unit, Werribee
• Community Perinatal Psychiatry - Hoppers Crossing
• Community Adult - Saltwater Clinic, Footscray
• Community Adult - Hoppers Crossing
• Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry - Werribee
• Child and Adolescent - Hoppers Crossing
• Acute Adult Inpatient - Clare Moore Building, Werribee

The Child and Adolescent rotation is a community position located at Hoppers Crossing provided in partnership with Royal Children’s Hospital.  Mercy Registrars will take part in the RCH teaching program during their rotation.

Education, exams and supervision

Mercy Health offers a protected 2 hours of weekly education program which includes case presentations, journal club and regular Consultant teachings on psychiatry related topics. First year registrars also receive additional weekly case based bedside teaching.  Written and Clinical exam preparation courses are provided, as is supervision for the psychotherapy long case.  Registrars will also have a range of opportunities to complete their scholarly project though our links with Notre Dame University and Perinatal Mental Health specialists working group.

ABOUT YOU:

Essential:

• Completed a medical degree & be able to provide evidence of your qualifications
• Full General Medical Registration with AHPRA at the commencement of training in February 2025
• At application time, have at least 10 weeks experience as a psychiatry intern and/or HMO
• Please ensure your application consists of a cover letter, CV and two (2) Clinical Referees (submitted through PMCV application process)
• This year at Mercy Health, candidates will only be required to submit their application direct to PMCV via this link. Mercy Health will obtain all required application data for ranking purposes from there

Desirable:

• At commencement of training (Feb 2025) have 2 or more years’ experience as an intern / HMO  
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, including the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated commitment to the Mercy Health Values of Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork

 ABOUT US:

Mercy Mental Health (South West Area Mental Health Service) is a public mental health service supporting people in south west metropolitan Melbourne with severe and complex mental illnesses by providing acute and community-based care. Services are available to adults through acute inpatient programs, residential rehabilitation programs and crisis and community recovery-focused treatment programs. We also deliver inpatient and community specialist perinatal mental health services to women and infants in western Victoria.

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable

• offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.  

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a valid NDIS clearance check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement) 

This year at Mercy Health, candidates will only be required to submit their application direct to PMCV via this link. Mercy Health will obtain all required application data for ranking purposes from there