This step of the job application pack has step-by-step instructions to help you submit an application for a current vacancy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital using our online jobs portal.
All jobs at the Royal Melbourne Hospital are advertised on our official RMH jobs portal. This is where you can search and apply for current vacancies.
You can search for the job title, keyword or identification number (Req ID), or filter the search results by work type, location or category.
When you have completed your cover letter, curriculum vitae and addressed the key selection criteria, check each section to make sure there are no spelling or grammatical errors. Use an online dictionary if you are unsure.
If possible, get someone to check your application before you submit it. The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s First Nations Workforce Coordinator can support you to do this.
Now your application is ready to submit, click the 'Apply now' button. You will find this at the top-right corner of the position advertisement.
Download the position description
Before you submit your application, make sure you have downloaded a copy of the position description (PD). You will find a link to this in the position advertisement, usually under the 'Job Description' section.
Click on the link to open the PD (a PDF file). When the file opens, select 'Download' or 'Save' – this is usually on the top-right corner of your browser window on a desktop computer. On a mobile device, it may be in your browser's 'More' or 'Share' options.
Sign in or create an account
A sign-in screen will open. If you have applied for a position at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) before, you may have a username and password that you can use to sign in. If you haven’t previously applied, select 'Create an account'.
Enter your details"
- Enter a Username (email): this should be your email address
- Retype email address: This ensures you enter your email address accurately.
- Choose password: select a password to use to log in. Your password must fit the criteria listed below.
- Enter your first name
- Enter your last name
- Select your country of residence from the drop-down list.
Password requirements
For your password to be accepted, it must:
- be at least 13 characters long
- not be longer than 255 characters
- contain at least one uppercase and one lowercase letter
- contain a numeral (number) or punctuation character.
- not contain space or unicode character.
Turn on notifications (optional)
It is also a good idea to select (check) both notification boxes. This will make sure you receive information about new vacancies and career opportunities.
Accept terms of use and privacy
Click on the Terms of use link. The privacy statement outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and protection of your personal data when you apply for a job with us. Click 'Accept'.
Note that if you choose 'Decline', your account will be deleted and you will be withdrawn from any jobs you have applied for.
After you have completed these steps, click 'Create account' to finish the process.
Complete the application
There are several sections for you to complete as part of the online application.
This section allows you to upload your curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, and any qualifications you have claimed. Remember, your cover letter should also include your responses to the key selection criteria in the same file.
This section collects your personal information and will automatically populate the information you entered when you created your account.
Each field marked with a red asterisk (*) on the application is a required field. This means you must enter information in this field.
Enter the following:
- Title
- First name (already populated when you created your account)
- Middle name (not mandatory)
- Last name (already populated when you created your account)
- Known as/preferred name – for example, your first name might be William, but your preferred name is Billy
- Primary phone (already populated when you created your account)
- Email address (already populated when you created your account)
- Secondary phone (not mandatory)
- Country (already populated when you created your account)
- Street number and street name
- Address line 2 (not mandatory)
- Suburb
- State (select from drop-down box)
- If other state (please specify): This field is only relevant if you are applying from outside Australia.
- Postcode
- Would you like to be on our mailing list for future job opportunities: Select Yes or No
Here you can list your employment history. Because you have already included your employment history in your CV, this section is not mandatory.
This section is optional, but if the position for which you are applying requires a qualification as part of the key selection criteria, you should include it here.
You can add as few, or as many, qualifications as you like here. To add a qualification, click on the Add button.
You are able to add a First Nations language if you speak one.
Job-specific information
This section is important, because it provides the hiring manager with all the information they need to determine if you are eligible to apply for the position, as well as information about your First Nations status.
Providing information about whether you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander helps the RMH to identify you quickly and provide you with several supports through the recruitment and selection process.
The fields identified with an asterisk (*) on the application form are required.
Citizenship and right to work
The first part of this section asks for information about your citizenship.
This section also asks you if you have worked previously at the RMH. If you have, provide a short paragraph about the role you held, and include the dates you worked.
Ability to do the job requirements
To be sure you can perform the requirements for the position:
- Read the physical and inherent requirements for the position and select 'Yes'
- Indicate if you have any past or present medical conditions that will affect your ability to do the job. If you have a medical condition, include information in a short paragraph in the space provided.
Police and other checks
The next section requires you to accept that you will be required to undergo a National Police Check if you are successful and offered the position. This section also requires you to disclose any offences you have been charged with or have been found guilty of.
It is important that you are honest about an offence you have been charged with or convicted of. This does not disqualify you from applying for the position. It is likely that the hiring manager will discuss this with you.
The First Nations Workforce Coordinator is available to support you to have this conversation.
If you have applied for a position in the Mental Health Service or the Residential Aged Care sector, you might have to complete additional checks:
- For the Mental Health Service, you will need to provide a valid Working with Children Check.
- For Residential Aged Care, you will have to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
You must select that you are willing to undergo these checks.
Voluntary Departure Package declaration
The next question askes if you have received a Voluntary Departure Package in the last 3 years in the Victorian public sector. A Voluntary Departure Package is a financial package provided to employees to voluntarily resign or retire from their positions, and the Public Sector refers to any Victorian public service or public sector organisation (this includes any public health service).
If you are unsure whether you have received a Voluntary Departure Package, contact the First Nations Workforce Coordinator.
Vaccination requirements
To be sure employees are adequately protected, all RMH employees must be aware of their immune status to various vaccine preventable infections (VPIs) and provide us with evidence of:
- their 3 COVID-19 vaccinations
- the yearly Influenza vaccination
Because some positions require other vaccinations, all new employees are also required to undergo a pre-employment immunisation assessment. This is a simple blood test that new employees are required to undergo. You will be notified if you are required to have other vaccinations. The blood test and any additional vaccinations are provided free of charge.
If you have any medical exemptions that prevent you from receiving required vaccinations, you must provide details in the section provided.
Registrations
The role for which you are applying may require Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) registration. If Ahpra registration is required, provide details in this section.
If you have had any restrictions or if there are any matters regarding your conduct or professional practice that have been referred to the Board that governs your profession, you must disclose in this section.
It is important that you disclose any matters restrictions or matters regarding your professional conduct. It is likely that the hiring manager will discuss this with you.
The First Nations Workforce Coordinator is available to support you to have this conversation.
If you are applying for a position as an interpreter, enter your National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) ID number.
More about you
The final section asks you to provide some more information about yourself such as:
- your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status
- your gender
- your sexual orientation
- whether you have a disability
- your cultural identity
This is so we can provide you with all the support you need.
It is important that you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in this section.
This means that our First Nations Workforce Coordinator will be able to contact you and support you through the recruitment process.
You also have the opportunity to indicate if you require any supports or adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, you might specify here that you require a face-to-face interview rather than an interview online.
Complete the application
Now that you have completed all the sections in your application, review all of your information. When you are satisfied all the information is correct, click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.
If there is any missing information, the field will be highlighted in red. Complete any missing information then try again.
You will receive a confirmation message on screen when your application has been submitted, as well as a message to your email inbox.
Next steps
The next stage of the recruitment process is the interview stage. Read up on how to prepare for an interview at the RMH or revisit our application tips:
Your CV lists your work experience, education and skills to help potential employers understand what you can do.
Prepare your CV or resumeYour cover letter is where you can introduce yourself and explain why you’re a strong match for the role.
Write your cover letterYour selection criteria responses explain how your skills and experience are what the employer is looking for.
Respond to key selection criteriaThe interview is an opportunity to share your story and show how your experiences and values align with the role and the RMH.
Prepare for your job interview
Our First Nations Workforce Coordinator can help you find roles and pathways at the RMH that align with your interests, skills and experience.
Express your interest in working at the RMH by completing the Expression of Interest (EOI) form and submit to Aboriginal.Workforce@mh.org.au