Move to Melbourne

Why Melbourne?

There really is no city on earth like Melbourne 

Offering something for everyone, Melbourne’s rich culture and proud diversity makes it the ideal place to live and to work. 

Situated on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne – or Naarm, its traditional place name in Woi Wurrung language – is known to some for its fickle weather. But Australia’s most livable city offers much more than just four seasons in one day.

Days in Melbourne often start with coffee, and there are world-class baristas serving up cups of the city’s famous liquid gold on virtually every street corner.  

Once coffee is secured, many jump onto Melbourne’s public transport system to get where they need to go. Conveniently, many of Monash Health’s sites in south-east Melbourne are located only a short walk from tram, train and bus services. 

On the weekends, Melbournians are treated to a calendar packed full of world-class sporting events and festivals, including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Australian Open tennis, Australian Grand Prix, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and of course the AFL Grand Final.  

Melbourne has a long tradition of immigration from all over the world, which means it is a melting pot of communities and is home to many different cultural celebrations, where everyone is welcome. 

Multiculturalism also plays a large role in Melbourne’s famous food scene. Whether it’s Greek food in Oakleigh, Indian in Dandenong, Vietnamese in Springvale, Lebanese in Brunswick or Italian in Carlton, Melbournians are never far from a five-star meal. 

The city of Melbourne has a lot to offer, with the serene beaches of the Mornington Peninsula and rolling hills of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges all within an hour’s reach.

The Monash Health community 

For the team at Monash Health, we work and care for the community in south-east Melbourne, where we treat a quarter of Melbourne’s population.

We provide award-winning healthcare across the entire lifespan to our community. To learn more about Monash Health, visit our about us page.

Our major hospitals are located in some of the fastest-growing suburbs in Australia and we’re always on the lookout for talented healthcare professionals who can help us establish a leading health service that will support our community for many years to come. 

You can learn more about why people love working at Monash Health by visiting our employee benefits page. 

South-east Melbourne is home to fantastic primary and secondary schools as well as one of the state’s leading universities, Monash University. With numerous green spaces and parks, the beaches of the Mornington Peninsula on your doorstep, the region is popular with both families and professionals.

Relocation support

Melbourne has something to offer for everyone.

The Queen Victoria Market, located in Melbourne’s central business district, has been the heart and soul of the city for over 140 years. 

The Victorian Department of Health offers a clear pathway for international and returning Australian healthcare workers who have secured a role at Monash Health. 

This includes a generous international travel allowance to help with relocation costs. From 1 April 2022, the international travel allowance increased to $10,000 for healthcare workers who secure a role in a public metro health service like ours.  

The department can also help to support visa applications, and applications to obtain registration to practice. 

We can’t wait for you to join us, and to experience all our magnificent city has to offer.