To assist new applicants in their move to Hamilton, Western District Health Service has the following available:
- some short term accommodation for new staff, with a number of one and two bedroom units may be negotiated.
- financial assistance for specific positions may be available to help with the cost of relocation .
- salary packaging is available to all permanent staff up to a maximum of $9094.40pa. Some additional benefits may apply such as remote area housing, novated vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and more.
- an employee assistance program is available for all staff and their family; and
- first class education facilities and training for all staff.
All applications for employment should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Western District Health Service and we are happy to receive applications via email. The applications should be forwarded to Human.resources@wdhs.net
It is a requirement that all appointments to Western District Health Service possess a current national police check before commencing employment. As the time taken to obtain a police check can be a number of weeks, it is recommended that you apply for and hold a current police check as soon as possible.
Work Experience
This web site has been funded by the Department of Human Services in the State of Victoria and developed by Kangan Batman TAFE. It is a careers information and resource tool for Secondary Students, teachers, parents, and other interested parties. It aims to introduce students to occupations in HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES and provides opportunities for career exploration in this very large and growing industry.
Students interested in applying to WDHS for a work experience placement are required to explore this site, completing the online Careers Quiz and Skills Checklist. Students must then complete a Personal Profile (found under Workplace Learning) and submit this to WDHS with their application for work experience. Applications should be forwarded to the Work Experience Coordinator at work.experience@wdhs.net or by mail.
Hamilton is located 3.5 hours drive from Melbourne and 5 hours from Adelaide in the "Green Triangle" of Western Victoria. The district is renowned for its excellent cultural, educational and sporting facilities, having four secondary colleges, three being private with boarding facilities.
Nearby recreational facilities include the Grampians National Park and Coonawarra wine district. Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland, renowned for their clean and attractive beaches, are within one hours drive from Hamilton.
Like to know more about Hamilton? Please read the Southern Grampians Shire - Make it happen in Provincial Victoria brochure (
Live Work Invest 2.46MB).
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Penshurst, settled at the foot of the extinct volcano Mt Rouse, is located in a rural setting 30 minutes from Hamilton and within 1 hours drive of clean and safe beaches and the Grampians National Park. Fine historical Bluestone buildings are a feature of the town. Natural attractions include the self-watering spring and wetlands garden inside the town perimeter.
Coleraine is situated 34 km North West of Hamilton; Europeans first settled the Coleraine area in 1838 for pastoral grazing. Today the primary products are fine wool and beef.
The town boasts a Historical railway station, a Chocolate Factory, open for daily tastings, the Eucalyptus Discovery Centre and the Points Arboretum located on the southern outskirts of town on the Coleraine-Portland Rd.