Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Healthcare Services

    Specialities

    Healthcare, Allied Health, Nursing

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    20 Foster St Hamilton VIC 3300
    Western District Health Service (WDHS) has a proud reputation as one of Victoria’s leading and innovative Rural and Regional Health Service providers. We have a strong commitment to our vision of ‘Creating Australia’s healthiest rural community’.Located in the Southern Grampians Shire in Victoria’s Western District, WDHS supports the healthcare needs of the Shire’s resident population of 16,525 people, with approximately 10,346 living in Hamilton; the geographic and business hub of the region.

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    at Western District Health Service
    Penshurst, Horsham & Grampians VIC
    Providing excellent customer service, basic cooking, food, vegetable and sandwich preparation, meal service and meal presentation, general cleaning
    Providing excellent customer service, basic cooking, food, vegetable and sandwich preparation, meal service and meal presentation, general cleaning
    classification: Healthcare & MedicalHealthcare & Medical
    16d ago
    16d ago

    at Western District Health Service
    Hamilton, Horsham & Grampians VIC
    An exciting opportunity exists to play a key role in strengthening the financial and payroll systems that support Western District Health Service
    An exciting opportunity exists to play a key role in strengthening the financial and payroll systems that support Western District Health Service
    classification: AccountingAccounting
    7d ago
    7d ago

    Our mission statement

    Our Vision:Creating Australia’s healthiest rural communityOur Mission:We enable physical, social and community wellbeing through:Building awareness of health and preventing ill-health;Providing highest quality, safe and contemporary service; andLeading and supporting our communities.We value: Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy

    Reviews overview

    4.26 ratings in total
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    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Western District Health Service?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Western District Health Service offers several positive aspects, particularly for graduate nurses. The graduate program provides comprehensive experience across multiple departments, while the supportive work environment emphasises teamwork and mentorship. Staff benefit from numerous educational opportunities and recent positive changes in management have created a more flexible and understanding workplace culture.

    However, staff members face some challenges in managing work-life balance, particularly with shift work schedules. There are also occasional staffing pressures during periods of high sick leave, and some staff members report challenges with time management when dealing with complex patient needs.

    Recent reviews

    2.0
    Registered Nurse
    Oct 2025
    Hamilton VIC 33006 to 7 years in the role, former employee
    We drain happy souls (WDHS)
    The good thingsThe graduate program is good. As a RN you will get to work across Acute, Surg and Aged Care giving you an informed perspective on what direction you would like to take in your career. After the Grad is over get out.
    The challengesThe workplace is toxic. Nepotism lines the walls. It is insidious. Anyone who is good leaves.
    5.0
    Registered Nurse
    Sep 2023
    Hamilton VIC 33005 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    The Graduate Program will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence you need as a new nurse.
    The good thingsVery supportive environment that values learning, teamwork and mentorship. Hands on experience, and the guidance from experienced mentors has been enriching. The camaraderie with fellow Grads has been a valuable source of support and growth.
    The challengesIt is a steep learning curve, but I have learned so much. Adjusting to shift work and juggling life-work balance. WDHS has been supportive with this.
    5.0
    Registered Nurse
    Jul 2020
    Great place to work. I would recommend this for new grads who seek opportunities for develop their career
    The good thingsGreat support from the management Friendly and supportive staff Good place to develop your career
    The challengesnothing to say , everything is satisfying
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