Careers Advisor

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting Bendigo Health staff to explore career pathways, professional development and opportunities to grow their careers.
• Build connections across Bendigo Health and the community through education partnerships, work experience programs and career events that inspire future health professionals.
• Enjoy genuine flexibility and work-life balance, with the opportunity to tailor your working days and hours and work from home as part of a flexible working arrangement.

The Position 

Job Reference: 4494

Position Title: Careers Advisor 
Classification: HS3 - HS25
Salary per hour (exc. super): $39.18 - 43.32
Hours per fortnight: 38 hours
Employment Status: Onging Part Time

Other Requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination

Closing date: 06/09/2026

We are seeking a motivated Careers Advisor to support staff in achieving their career goals within the health sector. In this role, you will provide personalised guidance and career planning, while also helping design and deliver essential training and assessment activities for staff covered by the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers Enterprise Agreement.

The Careers Advisor will work closely with staff to explore career pathways, build connections with education providers, coordinate work experience opportunities and represent Bendigo Health at career expos and events. The role also involves collaborating with internal education teams and external training providers to ensure development programs align with workforce needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening the health workforce, supporting staff to grow and thrive and promoting career opportunities within the sector.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The People and Culture Division supports managers, staff and volunteers working at Bendigo Health through a range of services including workforce planning, resourcing strategies, employee relations, industrial relations, learning education and development (LEAD) and workplace health and safety

The staff in the Division of People and Culture provide support and advice in line with our strategic goals and objectives of empowering our people and providing a positive work environment for staff and volunteers where they feel valued, safe and supported to work together in delivering excellent care and services.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Georgia Palmer, Director Workforce Planning and Resourcing  on 03 5454 8392  for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE

Careers Video Reference: Welcome to Bendigo Health

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