Thank you for your interest in employment at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service. 

Employment opportunities at BRHS are competitive. Your application is a vital part of your job search. It’s in your best interests to submit a well-thought out, tailored application that includes all requirements specified in the job advertisement.

The following information will inform you about our recruitment process:

 Application Process:

1. Review the advertisement and position description 

Each job advertisement includes information about the role and a detailed position description. Review this carefully to obtain a good understanding of the role’s responsibilities, tasks and key selection criteria. Contact the Hiring Manager if you have any questions. 

2. Develop your application 

Read the job advertisement carefully to understand the application requirements.  Most recruitment processes require the below information: 

• • Cover Letter: Tailored to the position, explaining your interest in the role and suitability.
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• • Resume: A current and relevant overview of your career history.
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• • Response to Key Selection Criteria: Detailed statements demonstrating how you meet the specific criteria listed in the position description.
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3. Submit your application 

Convert your documents to PDF format and submit them online via the BRHS careers page through the Victorian Government Careers portal. Register as a user to complete your application. 

• • Attach up to 5 documents, with a total file size not exceeding 2 MB. 

• • Submit by midnight on the closing date. 

• • For assistance with the system, contact the Victorian Government Contact Centre – 1300 366 356. 

Selection process:

4. Application review and shortlisting 

A selection panel will review all applications against the key selection criteria. Following the closing date, the selection panel will determine a shortlist of candidates for progressing to interview. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone and invited to an interview. The interview may be held in person or online.  Please let us know if you would like to request an adjustment to the interview process.

5. Interview 

Interviews are conducted by a diverse panel with the Hiring Manager normally leading the selection process.  Interview questions will be based on the key selection criteria to establish which candidate best meets the role requirements.  Interview questions consist of a combination of behavioural-based, competency-based, situational and technical questions.

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6. Skill/knowledge testing

Additional testing methods may be included in the selection process. As part of the selection process for administration roles at BRHS, applicants are required to participate in computer-based skill testing.  Selection processes for clinical roles will often incorporate clinical scenarios to assess clinical knowledge.  Work sampling and aptitude tests may be included in the selection process for other roles.

7. Reference checks 

Applicants are required to provide at least two recent professional referees. Referee checks are conducted on the preferred candidates.  Your referee should be your Manager or Supervisor from your current or most recent work place. They should be someone who you have reported to and has overseen your work.

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Appointment process:

8. Successful outcome 

Once the selection process has completed, the preferred candidate will be identified and offered the position pending completion of pre-employment checks which will include a National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Health Declaration. Once these have been satisfactorily completed, a formal offer of employment will be made.  Successful applicants will be contacted by telephone.

9. Unsuccessful outcome notification 

Applicants who attended an interview but have been unsuccessful, will be contacted by the Hiring Manager by telephone, after the successful candidate has accepted an offer.  Unsuccessful applicants who did not receive an interview will be notified via email once the vacancy has been filled.