Acknowledgement of Country
Mercy Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.
We are committed to a future in which First Nations people experience equitable health and wellbeing outcomes and receive care that is safe, connected, effective and personal. Across Mercy Hospital for Women and Werribee Mercy Hospital, our Aboriginal Programs provide culturally safe support and advocacy for patients, families, and community—and we carry that same commitment into our workplaces for First Nations staff.
Applying to work with us
We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply for any role at Mercy Health. Some roles are Aboriginal identified positions under special measures, creating opportunities that support cultural safety and representation. These roles are open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates in line with section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act (Vic).
Mercy Health offers a wide range of roles, including:
- Graduate programs – read more here
- Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) positions
- Nursing, Allied Health & Medical roles
- Administration & Support roles
To explore current opportunities, head to the Mercy Health Careers page.
How we support First Nations employees
Mercy Health is committed to creating a culturally safe and supportive workplace where First Nations employees can thrive. We support this through:
- Partnership with Catholic Health Australia, enabling mentoring and professional development opportunities for First Nations staff
- Cultural and ceremonial leave provisions
- Strong relationships with external networks, including the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), the Weenthunga Health Network and the Indigenous Business Hub, creating opportunities for mentoring, leadership development, professional growth and connection
- Participation in Replanting the Birthing Trees, a First Nations led project in collaboration with the University of Melbourne and The Royal Women’s Hospital that is designed to strengthen culturally responsive practice, improve access to support services and enable First Nations families to participate in decisions about their care.
- Cultural Safety Training for all staff
- Organisational commitment to preventing and responding to domestic and family violence, supported by policies, education and pathways to specialist support.
- Mercy Health’s commitment to equity and inclusion, through dedicated committees, initiatives and staff engagement.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal Employment Plan
The Mercy Health 2026-28 Reconciliation Action Plan will be published later this year.
Our RAP outlines our commitment to reconciliation and prioritising clear, measurable actions that will make a difference for First Nations peoples over the next two years and beyond. Through this plan, we will embed reconciliation across our organisation and hold ourselves accountable for delivering meaningful progress.
Ways we support applicants
From your first enquiry through to recruitment and onboarding, we aim to provide a positive and culturally safe experience, including interview support, flexibility around significant cultural dates and collaboration with our Aboriginal Programs team.
Contact and support
If you’d like to talk with us before you apply or want culturally safe guidance through the process, connect with our Aboriginal Programs team:
- Aboriginal Programs (Werribee Mercy Hospital) – AHLO (fulltime): (03) 9216 8982; AHLO (part time): (03) 8754 6736; Aboriginal Women’s and Children’s Liaison: (03) 8754 6748.
- Aboriginal Programs (Mercy Hospital for Women) – AHLO (fulltime): (03) 8458 4398; AHLO (part time): (03) 8458 4392; Aboriginal Postnatal Engagement Officer: (03) 8458 4197.
Related information
- Aboriginal Programs – Mercy Health (patient and family support, locations and services).
- Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) – Werribee Mercy Hospital (service overview and Weelamik Murrup Dornong space).