How to apply

Address your cover letter to Specialist Practice Education Coordinator. Highlight the benefits of the program for your career progression and explain how your clinical practice aligns with SVHM's mission and values. 

Ensure to clearly identify your preferred stream preference.

Provide a comprehensive CV detailing your educational background, work experience, certifications, and any relevant achievements.

Please provide the contact details of two professional referees who can attest to your clinical qualifications and work ethic. 

• Internal candidates must include at least one direct line manager. 
• External candidates are required to provide details for two direct line managers from their most recent employment. 

Attach a recent passport-sized photo for identification purposes.

Clearly articulate why you are passionate about the program and how it will benefit your career. Demonstrate your understanding of SVHM's mission and values, and provide specific examples of how your clinical practice embodies these principles.

Ensure to clearly identify your preferred stream preference.

Highlight any special projects, leadership roles, or unique contributions you have made in your previous positions. Quantify your achievements where possible, and ensure your CV is well-organised and free of errors.

Choose referees who know your work well and can speak to your professional strengths and suitability for the program. Ensure their contact details are accurate and up-to-date.

Ensure all your documents are neatly formatted and professionally presented. A clean and polished application reflects your attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

Familiarise yourself with the program or stream you are applying for. Understanding the focus and requirements to help you tailor your responses effectively. For more information of speciality areas or program specifics, please email SVHM.Education.PSPqueries@svha.org.au. 

Be prepared to discuss how your clinical practice and professional goals align with SVHM's mission of compassion, justice, excellence, and integrity. Think of specific examples from your experience that showcase these values in action.

Interviews are an opportunity for the panel to get to know you and assess whether you're the right fit for the program and role.

The questions you receive will vary depending on the stream you’re applying to, so be prepared to answer both clinical and behavioural questions. Reflect on your past experiences and consider how they’ve equipped you for the challenges and responsibilities of your chosen stream. Having a few recent examples from your clinical practice ready will help illustrate your skills and demonstrate your understanding.

AI chat and interview assistance tools can be excellent resources when preparing for your interview—helping you practice questions, organise your thoughts, and reflect on past experiences. However, it’s important to remember that these tools should not be used during the interview itself. Using AI in real-time can lead to responses that feel rehearsed or inauthentic, and may raise concerns about integrity. Prepare with AI if you choose, but make sure the responses you give in the interview are genuinely your own. 

Interviews are your opportunity to show your genuine personality, values, clinical reasoning, and communication skills.

Highlight your key achievements, clinical skills, and any specialised training that are relevant to the stream you are applying for. Discuss what your professional goals are, and how the program may assist in meeting these

Are there questions about the program you are wanting clarified? Or perhaps to discuss future opportunities available within the organisation and beyond? Have these ready to discuss during your interview. 

Dress professionally and arrive on time for your interview. Maintain good eye contact, listen carefully, and answer confidently.