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.

After you apply

We shortlist applicants based on suitability. We consider your:

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:

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:

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.