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Join the community

Now is the perfect time to bring your health care skills to the world-class health system in Victoria, Australia.

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Woman and man in surgical masks having an animated conversation in a medical setting

Find a job

To find the perfect opportunity for you in our healthcare services, view the roles available in Mental Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Practitioners, Allied Health, Health Administration and Support, Lived Experience (consumers and carers) and other health services.

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Why work in Victoria

We want Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world, and the care delivered by healthcare workers is essential to delivering that vision. A move to the Victorian health system means being part of a team with:

  • legislated nurse-to-patient ratios
  • access to cutting-edge innovations that lead the sector
  • time to ensure patients receive the best care possible.

Our world-class health system also offers you career growth, new facilities, competitive wages, and supportive multidisciplinary teams.

Working in Victoria's public health services

Make a difference: working in Victoria's public health services.

Working in Victoria's public mental health and wellbeing services

Care that matters: about Victoria's public mental health services.

Health careers, training, and development

Always supported: health careers, training and development.

Migrating to Victoria

Find more information on moving to Australia.

Migrating to Victoria

All the information you need to move to Victoria. There are over 100 visa classes that allow eligible people to live and work in Australia.

Getting your overseas qualification recognised

To work as a health professional in Victoria, you must be registered with or assessed by the relevant Australian National Board.

Support for international healthcare workers

Relocation packages are available, including $10,000 for healthcare workers who secure a role at a metro health service and $13,000 for those who secure a role at a rural or regional health service.

Reviewed 31 May 2023

Living in Victoria

There is plenty to enjoy about life in Victoria. We’re Australia’s most multicultural state, and our thriving communities stretch from one of the world’s most liveable cities, to the coast, to the mountain ranges and the forest. Travel allowances are available to support eligible health and mental workers to move to Victoria.  

Learn more about living in Victoria
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