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Careers, Students & Volunteers

Seymour Health has over 100 years of history in the provision of high quality, health-related services.  It is also one of the largest employers within our region, employing a team with over 300 staff across all sectors of the organisation.

Careers

We are a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce who are dedicated to caring for our community.

Seymour Health is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and has a focus on staff wellbeing and inclusion.

Seymour Health embraces learning and professional development opportunities for staff to develop their skills and also provides a variety of programs to staff as part of their employment. These include;

  • Salary Packaging
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dedicated Education Department
  • Free onsite parking
  • Health and Well-being initiatives

If you would like the opportunity to be part of the amazing team at Seymour Health see below to view our current vacancies or join our talent community.

Current vacancies

Lower Hume Mental Health Services Mental Health Clinician

https://www.livehire.com/careers/yeahospital/job/M3TCK/RJBPWCPZPF/mental-health-clinician-lower-hume-mental-health-services

Students

Seymour Health provides a comprehensive Work Experience program for secondary school students.

The Program involves a 5-day rotation through different areas of the facility observing activity across multiple areas including Aged-care Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Support Group and others.

Prior to being offered a work experience placement you will need to apply for a placement by sending your resume and a brief outline of why you wish to complete your work experience at Seymour Health. You will then be contacted to discuss your application. Please do this well in advance of your preferred placement.

To access the program students must also obtain a “Work Experience Arrangement Form” from their Careers Advisor and arrange for its completion.

Please contact the Seymour Health Education Department for further information

5735 8098.
sheducation@seymourhealth.org.au

This program provides young people with valuable paid work experience in their local public hospital while completing a recognised training qualification. The positions offered change each year in line with the needs of Seymour Health.

Recent SBATs at Seymour Health include:

  • Certificate III in Business
  • Certificate III in Dental Assisting
  • Certificate III in Individual Support
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

You will learn how to do your job through comprehensive training at TAFE with ongoing development, support, and hands on education from the team at Seymour Health.

As part of the Traineeship you will be required to complete a minimum number of shifts, which is dependent on the qualification you are trying to achieve. Shifts are negotiated with your Manager and the Education Department.

In addition, you will be required to complete Seymour Health orientation and comply with all relevant staff policies and practices prior to commencing work.

SBAT positions will be advertised on the Seymour Health website each year. Please see current vacancies.

Seymour Health offers placements to students from a range of disciplines. These include:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Individual Support
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Allied Health Assistance

Students are supported through a preceptorship with a member of the clinical team who provides supervision and learning opportunities. Students also have the opportunity to gain experience from a variety of areas, from acute services to community programs, to aged care and operating suite services.

Students apply for placement through their university/TAFE.

Prior to commencing placement at Seymour Health students will need to meet a number of requirements. These include:

  • Current Police Check (within the last 12 months)
  • Valid Working with Children Check
  • Evidence of Vaccination (COVID 19, Influenza, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Varicella, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Tuberculosis)
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

Students are also required to fill out registration and other forms prior to starting at Seymour Health see below to access these forms.

Students may have to travel from metro Melbourne or other rural areas of Victoria to attend placement at Seymour Health. If you require accommodation for the duration of your placement please see the Accommodation Brochure

GRADUATE REGISTERED NURSES

The Seymour Health Graduate Registered Nurse program aims to provide a safe and supportive environment which facilitates the transition from a new graduate to a confident and competent registered nurse.

Seymour Health Graduate Program 2027

Transition to Practice Graduate Programs

Seymour Health is committed to supporting our graduate nurses as they transition into professional practice. We offer a number of pathways for Graduate Nurses to enhance their critical thinking skills in a safe working environment.

Program Pathways

1. Seymour Health – Graduate Nurses who apply to the Seymour Health Graduate Program will rotate through 5 clinical areas at Seymour Health that include;

  • Acute
  • Urgent Care Centre
  • Aged Care Facility – Barrabill House
  • District Nursing
  • Operating Service Suite

2. Seymour Health is working in partnership with the local health service network to provide two (2) new graduate nursing pathways for graduate nurses interested in working in a rural setting for six months of their graduate year, while also having the ability to consolidate their skills in a metro hospital that includes either; Austin Health or the Northern Health.

Seymour Health will provide graduate nurses who select the Seymour Health + Metro (either Austin Health or Northern Health), a six-month rotation through our acute ward and also our Urgent Care Centre. The graduate nurse will also complete six months at either the Austin Health or Northern Health. Discounted Seymour Health accommodation available for nurses completing this rotation.

3. Seymour Health is working partnering with the Northern Health’s Care of the Older Person, to offer a graduate nurse the ability to complete their graduate year working six months at Seymour Health aged care facility as well as six months at Northern Health’s aged care facility. Discounted Seymour Health accommodation available for nurses completing this rotation.

How to Apply

Please ensure that you apply to both PMCV and also Seymour Health through our careers portal page. When applying through Seymour Health, please ensure you submit both your cover letter and resume.

Key Dates

PMCV: Applications Open 10am, 1 June 2026

PMCV: Applications Close 5pm, 1 July 2026

Interviews Conducted at Seymour Health: July – August

Results Published on PMCV: 16 September 2026

Intake: February 2027

For any additional enquiries in regard to the Graduate Nursing Program, please email the Education team on sheducation@seymourhealth.org.au where we will be more than happy to answer your questions.

Volunteers

Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in the lives of others. Seymour Health values the important contribution made by volunteers across our organisation.

We offer opportunities to engage volunteers across a range of services within our health service including;

  • Residential Aged Care
  • Social Support Group
  • Palliative Care
  • Committee memberships such as our Community Reference Committee

To find out more about volunteering with us, please contact our People & Culture team on 5793 6344 or email SHHRRecruitment@seymourhealth.org.au.

Community Education

For all enquiries about the above programs or to arrange a tour of the facility, please contact

Amy O’Brien, Education Manager and Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator

57358098
sheducation@seymourhealth.org.au