Employment

Colac Area Health is a unique integrated Health Service model which employs 474 staff across three divisions - Nursing, Primary Care and Corporate.

This model, developed by Colac Area Health, is used as a benchmark and template for other similar size rural health facilities.

Colac Area Health offers an extensive organisational orientation and department induction, along with a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program and Salary Packaging. Our education program focuses on continuing education to all staff categories and includes Midwifery Scholarship Program, Graduate Nurse Program, Allied Health Students and Traineeships across all divisions.

Lifestyle

Colac is surrounded by spectacular natural scenery and offers many attractions within close proximity to the city centre. The Great Ocean Road, Geelong and holiday towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay are within a comfortable 60 minute drive. The rainforests, wineries and waterfalls of the Otways form a natural backdrop to the City of Colac. Colac is the key industrial, commercial and service centre for the Colac, Otway and surrounding regions.

Our new employees appreciate the open spaces, easy parking and the variety recreational facilities and less expensive housing. Families can choose from kindergartens, childcare facilities and primary and secondary schools.

Current Vacancies

Interested candidates need to apply in writing to the Human Resource Coordinator, 2-28 Connor Street, Colac, 3250. Written applications should include a resume as well as a letter of application addressing the qualifications, experience and personal attributes as outlined in the position description. Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Coordinator on (03) 5232 5384 or by email cahhradmin@swarh.vic.gov.au