Applying

We advertise all our jobs on the Queensland Government Smart Jobs website.

You need to register for a free My SmartJob account before you can apply for a job. You'll be able to review, withdraw and track the progress of your application.

Our guides will help you prepare for applying for a career at Metro South Health. These provide essential information about the recruitment and selection process.

Our fact sheets will also help you to nail that job at Metro South Health.

Quick tip

Make sure you include your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the job you are applying for and apply by the closing date.

After you apply

We shortlist applicants based on suitability. We consider your:

  • past employment history
  • skills and qualifications
  • personal qualities
  • potential for development.

If you’re shortlisted for a role, you'll hear from us within 2 weeks after the application closing date.

We use different assessments depending on the role you're applying for, including:

  • phone, online and face to face interviews
  • samples of work
  • work based presentations.

If your application is unsuccessful, we’ll let you know by email after we’ve completed our recruitment process. You can also ask us for feedback on your application.

Pre-employment checks

There are some things we'll need to check before we can offer you a job. You can read about pre-employment checks on the Queensland Health website, including:

  • professional registration, membership and qualification checks
  • reference checks
  • working rights
  • mandatory vaccinations
  • criminal history.

Pre-employment checks can take up to 4 weeks.

International applications

You don’t need to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to apply for a role with us. We welcome applications from all experienced health professionals and offer visa support and sponsorship for temporary roles. Learn more about international applications on the Queensland Health website.

Our visa management unit can help you apply for a visa, but you can also apply for some yourself. Read more about visas and sponsorships on the Queensland Health website or email visa_metro_south@health.qld.gov.au.

If you’ve completed a qualification overseas, we might need to assess it against the Australian equivalent. Learn more about overseas qualification requirements on the Department of Trade, Employment and Training website.

We also have a candidate support officer who can help with relocation if you're successful. Learn more about our workplace benefits and relocation support.

Last updated: January 2025

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