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Recruitment
Information Pack
Melbourne Health &
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne Health is the second largest health care network in Melbourne. It is a major provider
of patient care services, serving a population of nearly one million people living in the North and
West catchment of Melbourne as well as for the State of Victoria, including major Trauma
Service. Melbourne Health has an unprecedented international reputation for education, training
and research. It employs more than 7000 staff across its services and manages more than 1000
beds in the acute, sub-acute and community sectors.
Melbourne Health comprises:
• The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus
• The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Royal Park Campus
• North West Mental Health
• North West Dialysis Service
• Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory
The Royal Melbourne Hospital has provided
outstanding care to the people of Melbourne and
Victoria for almost 160 years. It is located in the
Parkville Precinct, home to world-leading organisations in Health Care, Research and Education,
and just a 15 minute walk from Melbourne’s CBD.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus is documented as Australia’s busiest hospital, and
specialises in:
• Trauma, Emergency and Intensive Care medicine
• Oncology and haematology, including Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Nephrology, including renal transplantation
• Cardiology, cardio-thoracic surgery and interventional cardiology
• Special medicine including dermatology, endocrinology, rheumatology
• Special surgery including plastics, orthopaedics, urology, gastroenterology
• Infectious Diseases, comprising the Victorian Infectious Diseases Service
• General medicine and general surgery
The future is an exciting one for our employees and patients as Melbourne Health builds on its
reputation for world class research, encourages innovations in patient care, fosters education of
health professionals and aims to be the employer of choice for health professionals.
Radiology Department
The Radiology Department at The Royal Melbourne Hospital provide a 24-hour comprehensive
service and is an integrated mix of public and private service delivery. Over 150,000
examinations are undertaken annually with a team of 60 Radiographers and Sonographers. The
full range of diagnostic and interventional services are provided using state-of-the-art
equipment. Interventional procedures undertaken include all vascular, neuro-interventional,
gastrointestinal, biliary and urological interventions as well as therapeutic embolisations for
bleeding aneurysms, vascular malformations and uterine fibroids. Imaging guided biopsies and
aspirations are also undertaken.
There is a Radiology satellite located immediately adjacent to the Emergency Department, which
comprises two general X-ray rooms, a multi-slice CT scanner and an Ultrasound room.
Computed Radiography (CR) linked to a mini-PACS is currently utilised in this facility. In
October2007, the two analogue X-Ray rooms will be replaced with Direct Radiography (DR)
systems. This satellite is staffed on a 24/7 basis by Radiographers and Radiologists / Registrars.
In the main department there are three general X-Ray rooms, a dedicated Chest unit, two
Fluoroscopy units, a conventional Mammography system, two Angiography suites, a multi-slice
CT scanner, five Ultrasound units and a 1.5 Tesla MR scanner.
In the private radiology suite there is a general X-ray room, a Fluoroscopy unit, two Ultrasound
rooms, a Digital Mammography system, a multi-slice CT scanner and a 1.5 Tesla MR scanner.
In August 2007 Fuji CR systems will be commissioned in the Emergency Radiology satellite, main
Radiology Department, Private Radiology suite and the Intensive Care Units. In mid-September
an enterprise wide Fuji Synapse PACS will be implemented.
Current Imaging systems include the following:
• three Siemens CT systems ( 2 Sensations 16’s and a Sensation 64 with Fluoroscopy )
• a state of the art Siemens Bi-plane Angiography system
• a full field Sectra Digital Mammography system
• two GE 1.5 Tesla MR scanners and a new Siemens 3 Tesla MR to be commissioned in
September 2007
• four state of the art Toshiba Ultrasound systems commissioned in June 2007 and three new
Philips systems to be commissioned in July 2007
• two Cardiac Angiography suites located in the Cardiology Department
• a fleet of six OEC Mobile X-Ray Image Intensifiers to service the public and private Operating
Theatre suites.
Excellent opportunities exist for Radiographers to be multi-skilled and to access continuing
professional development.
Summary of Some Conditions of
Employment at Melbourne
Health for Radiographers
Please note, this is an overview and summary for information purposes only and you should
refer to the Melbourne Health instruments (link below) for the actual provisions.
Hours per week
Full time MH employees hours average 7.6 hours per day (7 hrs 36
mins) if not working for a fully paid Accrued Day-Off per month (ADO).
If employee wishes to have an ADO then the hours are 80 per fortnight.
You can accrue up to two ADO’s.
Payment
Fortnightly for all staff.
Leave loading
17.5% leave loading on top of base rate of pay for periods of annual
leave.
Public holidays
New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, .Easter Monday,
Christmas Day and Boxing Day; Australia Day, Anzac Day, Queen’s
Birthday, Eight Hours’ Day or Labour Day; and Melbourne Cup
Pay progression
Progression based on years of experience until you reach the top of the
band. These yearly increments are in addition to any annual increases
negotiated in the workplace Agreement.
Higher
qualification
allowance
An additional allowance is paid for relevant post-graduate qualifications.
Current fortnightly rates are $66.65 and $88.85 for a doctorate.
Overtime
Paid when work is performed in addition to the full – time rostered
shift. Mon-Fri rate is 150% for the first two hours and 200% thereafter.
Sat/Sun rate is 200%. Public Holidays 250%.
Ordinary Hours on
Weekends
Paid at 150%.
Compensation for
working shifts
$17.10 for working morning/afternoon shifts; $46.70 for night shift
Part-time
employment after
maternity leave
Employer will accommodate the reasonable needs of an employee to
return part-time after maternity leave.
On – call
$21.00 Monday to Friday from close of business in respect of each
period of twelve hours or part thereof.
$42.005 Saturday-Sunday & P/Holidays from close of business in
respect of period of twelve hours or part thereof.
Recall (recalled
for duty during off
– hours)
If recalled within a spread of twelve hours from the commencement of
rostered duty, time & a half. If recalled outside a spread of twelve
hours from the commencement of rostered duty, Double time. Minimum
of 3 hour payment.
Telephone recall
Overtime is paid with a minimum of 1 hour.
Annual leave
4 weeks per annum for Monday to Friday workers.
5 weeks if work 10+ weekends (greater than 4 hours per shifts).
Summary of Some Conditions of
Employment at Melbourne
Health for Radiographers
Parental leave
Employees who shall be the primary care giver are entitled to a period
of 52 weeks Maternity/Adoption leave in relation to the birth or
adoption of their child. This entitlement includes 8 weeks salary & an
employee must have 12-months continuous service to qualify for
maternity leave.
An employee whose partner is giving birth or adopting a child shall be
entitled to 1 week paid parental leave.
Sick leave
On the commencement of (for 76 hour/fortnight employee)
1st year of service; 7.6 hours per month
2nd year of service: 106.4 hours per year
3rd year of service; 106.4 hours per year
4th year of service; 106.4 hours per year
5th year of service, thereafter 159.6 hours per year
All days are accruable.
Carers leave
10 days per sick leave year to be deducted from sick leave to care for
members of immediate family.
Study
leave/Conference
Leave
Paid study leave may be available for courses relevant to employee’s
employment.
2 days paid conference leave per annum to attend scientific/health
conferences – approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Long service leave
Entitled to take LSL after 15 years of service but manager can approve
pro-rata long service leave after 10 years.
Can be taken at half pay or double pay.
Accrual rate is 1.73 weeks per year service (6 months after 15 years &
2 months thereafter for 5 years).
Novated lease
Salary packaging available on a wide range of item including cars (see
full list below).
Emergency leave
Staff may be released from duty to participate with volunteer
organisation in times of emergency.
Bereavement
leave
On the death or serious illness of an employee’s immediate family
within Australia, or on the death only outside Australia, an employee
shall be entitled to, an aggregate of 4 days paid leave annually.
Superannuation
Accumulation benefits. 9% employer contribution paid on ordinary time
earnings and applicable rate of pay. Can also make additional
contributions on a salary sacrifice basis (see packaging info).
Higher duties
allowance
Where employee assumes the duties of another employee on a higher
classification for a period of five + consecutive working days shall be
paid at not less than the minimum rate prescribed for the classification.
Workcover
Victorian Act applies;
http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/WorkSafe
Parking
If required, costs approximately $18 per week currently but is salary
packaged pre-tax.
Full Conditions of Employment
at Melbourne Health for
Radiographers
The Health Professionals Agreement can be found at:
http://www.wagenet.gov.au/WageNet/Search/View.ASP?docid=278285&query=(THE%7E%20H
EALTH%20PROFESSIONALS%20AWARD)&quickview=Y&attr=RV
The Health Professionals Award can be found at:
http://www.wagenet.gov.au/WageNet/Search/View.ASP?docid=285471&query=(%28%20AW82
7096%29)&quickview=Y&attr=RH
Current Annual Rates of Pay
(AUD) at Melbourne Health for
Radiographers
Grade 1:
An Employee who has obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) or its
equivalent and who is eligible to hold a Statement of Accreditation of the Australian Institute of
Radiography.
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
$40,664
$43,648
$46,198
$49,415
$51,849
$54,501
$56,019
Grade 2:
Medical Imaging Technologist Grade 2 A Medical Imaging Technologist with additional
responsibilities and/or experience who demonstrates a degree of competence and ability to work
independently and without supervision which reflects a level of continuing education and/or
practical expertise.
Year
Year
Year
Year
1
2
3
4
$54,501
$57,600
$60,522
$64,428
Currency Conversion:
To covert the rates of pay from AUD to your local currency, go to http://www.xe.com/ucc/.
The City of Melbourne
A vibrant cosmopolitan city, located on the magnificent Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne is the state
capital and cultural heart of Victoria. Covering an area of 7,280 sq kilometre, it is home to 3.2
million people from diverse backgrounds and interests. Numerous gardens and parks give a
pleasant, open feel to the city, whose skyline mixes elegant spires with dazzling modern
skyscrapers, which dwarf the elegant Victorian-era buildings dotted along leafy streets.
Melbourne is often identified as the world's most liveable city. Residents enjoy a mild temperate
climate, clean air and excellent quality water. Melbourne is Australia's safest capital city and
enjoys a safe and comfortable lifestyle envied by the rest of the world.
Both City and Royal Park campuses are well serviced by trams, trains and buses and are located
in the leafy Parkville / Royal Park / Carlton area surrounded by numerous parks and gardens.
Within 15 minutes walk of the City campus are:
• Melbourne CBD
• Melbourne Central, with world class shopping
• A wide range of Melbourne’s internationally
renowned restaurants
• Victoria Market
• Multicultural Lygon Street
• Melbourne Museum
• Melbourne Exhibition Buildings
• Melbourne Zoo
• Princess Park
Within 5 minutes walk of City Campus are numerous restaurants, clubs, pubs, bars and cafes,
which are ideal for lunch or dinner, a coffee with colleagues or a drink with friends.
Visit That’s Melbourne to find out about the nightlife, restaurants, shopping, events and city
attractions Melbourne has to offer.
Relocating to Australia
Immigration Status for New Zealanders:
Reciprocal travel arrangements exist between New Zealand and Australia. Most New Zealand
citizens/passport holders do not need to apply for a visa to enter, or work in, Australia.
New Zealanders only need to present their passport at Immigration on arrival at the airport to
be able to enter the country. As long as your don’t have a criminal history, you will not have a
problem entering Australia and will be able to start working and living straight away.
If you have a criminal history, wish to obtain permanent residency or citizenship in Australia, or
if you aren’t a New Zealand citizen, contact the Department of Immigration & Multicultural
Affairs.
Tax File Number:
The Australian Taxation Department will tax you whilst working in Australia. To ensure you are
paying tax, firstly you need to get a Tax File Number (TFN). We advise you apply for your tax
file number as soon as you can. It usually takes about 10-12 working days to arrive.
To obtain a Tax File Number you will need to complete the relevant form and then lodge it with
the Australian tax office. You can apply online at or call 13 28 61 from anywhere in Australia –
they will be able to assist you with any enquiries and tell you where you can apply for your tax
file number.
You need to have your tax file number within 28 days of commencing work in order to be taxed
at the correct rate. You will need to be able to provide an address in Australia to be able to
complete an application.
Make sure you take adequate identification, such as a passport, copy of your letter of offer of
employment and your visa. This will ensure the process can commence the day you apply.
There is no fee involved in obtaining a tax file number. Your TFN will be sent to you in the mail.
You then need to provide this to your employer and they will calculate your tax rate, depending
on your salary.
In Australia, the higher your salary, the higher the tax rate. Taxation rates for the financial year
2006-07 can be found at the Australian Taxation Office.
Superannuation:
It is compulsory for all Australian employers to pay superannuation. At Melbourne Health you
get the choice of two super funds – HESTA (call 1800 813 327) or Health Super (call 1800 331
719).
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Salary Packaging:
A Salary Packaging Scheme with SmartSalary is available for staff of Melbourne Health. Salary
packaging is an Australian Taxation Office approved means of restructuring your income.
Normally your employer would pay you in the form of cash salary after tax deductions, you
would then pay expenses and purchases such as motor vehicle lease repayments and running
costs, lap top computer etc., from after-tax salary. Instead with salary packaging, you
restructure your salary by choosing to take a percentage of your salary in cash and package
approved benefits to be paid out of your pre-tax salary. You receive part of your salary, also
known as remuneration in the form of taxable benefits, and part in after-tax cash salary.
To obtain full details and costs, or to access further information and calculators visit SmartSalary
and use MH as the Employer code.
You can access to up to $9,095 per year without incurring any FBT liability. Items packaged
under this limit include:
• Mortgage Payments
• General Living expenses (e.g., Utility bills)
• Personal Loan Payments
• Rent
• Life Insurance
• Motor Vehicle expenses (non-Novated)
• Leases)
• School Fees
• Credit Card Payments
• External Childcare
• Health Insurance
• External Car Parking
• External Gym Membership
• Aged Care Expenses
• Disability Care
Other items which can be packaged (total packaging must not exceed 50% of your salary )
include:
• Meal entertainment expenses
• Laptop computers purchase or rental
• Novated leases
• Self education expenses
• Personal superannuation contributions
• Airline Lounge Membership
• Briefcase & electronic diary and calculator
• Income protection insurance
• Professional Membership fees
• Financial Advice on salary packaging
Relocating to Australia
Police Check:
As part of Melbourne Health’s Code of Conduct implementation we wish to advise you that all
new employees are required to undergo a police records check.
The Code of Conduct is a public statement of how we conduct our business and how we treat
the public, our client and colleagues. It supports the objectives of the Public Administration Act
2004 by providing guidance on the general standards of work performance and ethical conduct
expected of all Victorian public sector employees. We strongly support the maintenance of
appropriate standards of integrity and conduct of employees at Melbourne Health and look
forward to your support in ensuring a safe workplace.
Please note: This is NOT a requirement of your visa application however it is a condition of
employment at Melbourne Health. I will need to see an original copy of your police check prior
to your commencement at Melbourne Health.
For a guide on how to apply for a national police check in your country of residence please refer
to the following web link: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/47p.pdf
Bank Account:
You need to have an Australian bank account so your pay can be directly paid into your account.
Australia has a variety of banks and building societies where you can obtain an account. The
fees and charges are similar for each bank, but feel free to make enquiries and investigate their
websites.
To open a bank account, you need to visit your local branch and provide adequate identification.
Identification is determined by a points system, with each form of evidence equating to a
number of “points”. You will be asked to provide 3 or 4 forms of identification such as your
passport, birth certificate, driver’s license, nurses’ registration or evidence of other bank
accounts. Some banks will ask for a reference from your bank in your country of origin;
however you do not need to provide this for all banks. You also need to have an address so
your information can be forwarded to you.
The main banks in Australia and the contact details are as follows:
• ANZ – call 13 12 14 from within Australia
• National Australia Bank – call 13 22 65 from within Australia
• Commonwealth Bank – call 13 22 21 from within Australia
• Westpac – call 13 25 75 from within Australia
There are a number of other smaller banks and Credit Unions as well.
Once you have applied for a bank account, the bank will forward you a keycard. You will be
provided with a PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you should keep confidential, as
this is the only way you can use your keycard.
You should open your bank account within 2-4 weeks of arriving in Australia. If you apply
after 6 weeks, it is more complicated to open an account and the rules regarding identification
are much stricter. Advise your bank of your Tax File Number (TFN) to avoid higher rates of
taxation on interest earned.
Relocating to Australia
Medicare:
New Zealanders are eligible for free emergency hospital treatment in Australia, but those
without a Medicare card have to pay the full cost of any non-hospital treatment such as the cost
of pharmaceuticals or doctors visits. Generally New Zealanders who live in Australia can obtain
a Medicare card to cover or subsidise non-hospital costs. New Zealanders visiting or moving
permanently to Australia should get travel insurance to cover these costs until they can get a
Medicare card. You can contact Medicare on 132 011.
Private Health Insurance:
We recommend the following companies:
• MBF
• NIB
• HBA
• Australian Unity
• Medibank Private
Transport:
Melbourne has a large international and domestic airport. It is located approximately 20kms or
half an hours drive from Melbourne CBD. It can be easily accessed by car, taxi or bus.
Public Transport – Victoria’s public transport system consists of trains, trams and buses. There is
a range of fares and types of tickets. All forms of transport on the metropolitan system accept
prepaid tickets, but only certain forms of transport allow you to buy your ticket on board (ie.
buses and trams – coin only). Train passengers must buy a ticket before boarding the train. It
is useful to remember that some tickets, (such as 'all-day' or '2-hour' tickets) allow the
passenger to change to other modes of transport using the same ticket. There are also
concessions available for students and health care card holders. For information about public
transport in Victoria including ticketing, timetables and concessions, contact Metlink 13 1638.
Taxis – There are more than 3000 cabs in Melbourne, they are available on call 24 hours, 7 days
weekly. They can be hailed off the street, at taxi ranks or booked by telephone. All taxis are
yellow in colour. Call 13 10 08 from anywhere in Australia to be connected to a taxi service in
your area.
Car rental – Car rental is available at the airport, city and suburban outlets.
• Avis – call +61 3 9330 4011 from both within Australia and overseas
• Budget – call 1300 362 848 from within Australia
• Hertz – call 13 30 39 from within Australia
• Thrifty – call 1300 367 2277 from within Australia
Airport City Service – Skybus operates a 24-hour service between the airport and Spencer Street
railway Station. It runs every 30 minutes from 6am – midnight; hourly from midnight – 6am.
Drivers Licence:
For up to three months after arriving, you can drive in Victoria if you have a current New
Zealand licence. After three months you must change your licence to a Victorian driver licence.
If you have a current ban (suspension, disqualification or cancellation) on your licence as a
result of a driving offence, demerit points, medical reasons or due to unpaid fines, you will not
be able to convert your licence over, until your ban is over.
Relocating to Australia
Drivers Licence (cont):
Conversion of a NZ licence to a Victorian licence will be conducted by appointment only. To
make an appointment contact VicRoads by calling 13 11 71 (Mon – Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm, Sat
8.30am - 2.00pm).
Emergency Services:
In an emergency, telephone 000 (triple zero) for police, ambulance and fire brigade. In Victoria
the Ambulance is not a free. Ambulance attendance and transport can be expensive so you may
wish to become an ambulance member or join a private health insurance fund which covers the
cost. For ambulance membership call 1800 648 484.
Accommodation:
Below are some useful real estate websites where you can search the suburbs and obtain a list
all real estate agents in the area you will be working. This will give you an idea of rental prices
and some real estate agents that you can contact before you leave or on arrival. When you
arrive in Australia it is best to visit a couple of different real estate agents and ask for their
rental lists. From there you can choose potential places you would like to visit and inspect. You
will then need to complete an application form with the real estate agent for the properties you
are interested in. If you require a reference on your application we are happy to be contacted.
When renting in Australia you generally need to provide the agent with the first months rent in
advance and a bond which is generally equivalent to 1 month rent. The bond will be returned to
you at the end of your rental agreement providing the property is left in good condition. There
is some furnished rental accommodation available but most are unfurnished. We recommend
purchasing a map or Melway street directory when you arrive. You may also want to think
about hiring a car for the first few days so you can drive around the area and see more
properties. This is particularly recommended for families.
Both www.realestate.com.au and www.domain.com.au provide large listings of properties
available for rent or for sale, and also include share accommodation.
Also, some well known real estate agents are:
• Hocking Stuart Real Estate
• L J Hooker Real Estate
• Elders Real Estate
• Ray White Real Estate
• Biggin & Scott
• Kay & Burton
• Wilson & Pride
Mobile Phone:
Major providers of mobile services include:
• Telstra – call 125 111 from within Australia
• Vodafone – call 1300 650 410 from within Australia
• 3 – call 131 683 from within Australia
• Virgin – call 1300 555 100 from within Australia or +61 2 8860 9848 from overseas
• Optus – call 1300 133 731 from within Australia
Relocating to Australia
Schooling:
It is compulsory for all children aged between 5 and 15 to attend school. You can find all you
need to know about the public school system in Victoria and the schools in the area you wish to
live at www.education.vic.gov.au.
Childcare:
For a complex index of child care options available visit The Australian Child Care Index. The
Australian child care index helps parents find the care in their area that suits their needs, by
listing all the care options available to them. The index lists child care centres, kindergartens,
early learning centres, nannies, babysitters and more in Victoria.
Some childcare centres in close proximity to the Royal Melbourne Hospital are:
• North Melbourne Children’s Centre
28 Howard Street, North Melbourne
Phone: + 61 3 9328 1592
Hours: 7.30am – 6pm
• Wimble Street Childcare Cooperative
18 Wimble Street, Parkville Vic
Phone: +61 3 9347 9103
Hours: 8am – 5.45pm
• Flemington Childcare Cooperative
Phone: + 61 3 9376 6348
Hours: 7.50am – 6pm
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