Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria, covering 2,816 square kilometres. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.
Hear from past participants!
“I really liked how we all got to experience all different areas of the hospital through the program”
“It was a really great experience in general and it has definitely let me know more about the healthcare industry through my first hand experience at Box Hill Hospital. I greatly appreciate all the work Eastern Health have put in to let me complete my work experience here.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you still accepting applicants? No, applications have now closed.
Is there a waitlist? We do not offer a waitlist currently.
Do you have a phone number? Enquiries not addressed by this FAQ should be sent to EasternHealthWorkExperience@easternhealth.org.au. Please note, with current volumes, you may experience a delayed response.
What’s the process of applying? Applications are facilitated by the Gateway / Outer East Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLEN) or independent schools. Please contact your school / career counsellor to discuss the application process.
Do you accept students from schools in other catchment areas? At the moment, we only have capacity to support students in our local catchment areas. If you are unsure whether your school qualifies, please contact your school.
Any Other Questions
Please contact the Eastern Health Work Experience Committee at EasternHealthWorkExperience@easternhealth.org.au