Staff Services

Calvary Health Care ACT, Public Division, is a public sector employer, applying the terms and conditions of the ACT Public Service.

The Benefits

Calvary Private Hospital is not bound by these terms and conditions, the Executive Management Group has agreed to extend the benefits to Calvary Private Hospital employees. This makes the conditions associated with employment at Calvary Private Hospital the most attractive in the region. In addition to attractive remuneration, the benefits include:

Generous employer superannuation contributions
Salary packaging with PBI tax advantages
ACT Public Service employment conditions, including 14 weeks paid maternity leave, leave for caring responsibilities, and study leave
A staff health programme
Free staff parking
Access to on-site childcare
Portability of public sector superannuation
Recognition of prior employment in many circumstances
On-site, single accommodation available to our employees
Permanent night shifts
Flexible work arrangements and leave flexibilities

Recognition from other Public Sector agencies

Calvary Health Care ACT employment has the added advantage of mobility with other ACT and Commonwealth Public Service agencies. Your service with other public sector agencies will also be recognised on taking up a position with the Public Hospital.

Enterprise bargaining agreements currently cover each of the employment groups within the Public and Private Hospitals. These are reviewed with the involvement of employees so that the outcomes are responsive to the personal and professional aspirations of employees and the Hospital's commitment to high quality patient care.

Types of Employment

Calvary Health Care ACT offers permanent appointments and temporary and casual contracts. As they arise, vacancies are normally advertised in the press and relevant professional journals.

Employment categories and specialities include:

Medical Nursing

Intensive care/Coronary care
Orthopaedics
General surgery
Mental health
Palliative care
Medicine
Operating rooms
Day Surgery unit
Obstetrics/gynaecology
Emergency medicine

Allied Professions

Clinical psychology
Medical imaging
Medical records
Nutrition and dietetics
Occupational therapy
Physiotherapy
Pharmacy
Social work
Speech
Library

Hospital Services Patient services

Hotel services
Trades
Administration
Finance
Human resources
Information technology
Public relations
Fundraising

The provisions of high quality medical services is supported by an Administrative Division which provides services in Communications, Admissions and Discharge, Finance, Employee Relations and Services, Supply and Stores.

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