The Agreement, which was approved by staff in July and by the Fair Work Commission in August 2026, included pay rises for our private nurses and midwives that has resulted in them being the best paid in NSW. 

The 6% increase this year will be followed by 3.25% increase next year and 3.25% the year after. 

Other benefits tied to the Agreement include: 

• Continuing education allowances for NUMs, CNEs and CNSs
• Night shift allowance increasing from 15% to 20%
• A stay late benefit
• A high acuity clause to support requests for additional staffing, when required

St Vincent’s is a not-for-profit organisation, which entitles employees to salary packaging. Put simply, this means you pay less tax and increase your income . Paying your mortgage or rent before tax is deducted, means more money in your pocket. 

Employees can salary package $15,990 annually for mortgage or rent or living expenses like groceries or bills. 

On top of this, you can salary package up to $2,650 for meals in restaurants/cafes or accommodation. 

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Our 2026 employee experience survey scores showed that 82% of staff at the Mater and 84% at both Sydney Private and Griffith would recommend St Vincent’s as a great place to work. 

Our hospitals also regular gain high net promoter scores (NPS) from our patients, most recently three month rolling scores were: 

• 88% for Sydney Private 
• 86% for The Mater 
• 87% for Griffith

In addition, employee retention rates are high. We have many long-term St Vincent’s staff. 

No. St Vincent’s supports diversity and inclusion and welcomes people from all backgrounds. We deliver person-centred care, inspired by the Sisters of Charity who founded the hospital in Sydney. Our care is underpinned by the values of: 

• Compassion – accepting people as they are, understanding their trauma and pain 
• Excellence – excelling in all aspects of healthcare, innovation and service delivery 
• Justice – treating each person with fairness and equity so as to transform society 
• Integrity – acting with honesty and truth while enabling others to flourish

Our Sydney hospitals have strong reputations for clinical care, with a high volume of cases in medical, surgical and critical care disciplines. 

This includes surgical innovation and use of the latest robotic technology, cutting edge cancer care backed by specialised and holistic wellbeing centres and maternity excellence. 

We are also working to transform healthcare, caring for people in hospital, at home or virtually, as part of our Bringing Care Home strategy.  

St Vincent’s is committed to its mission of helping people experiencing vulnerability in the community. This includes people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people living with mental illness, those with a dependence on drugs and/or alcohol, those experiencing homelessness, and people in or leaving the criminal justice system. 

As a not-for-profit, surplus is reinvested into research and community care. 

Personally, you’ll have access to research funding and scholarships as well as Fitness Passport, discounted private health insurance and can enjoy cultural recognitions and celebrations.

Our recruitment process is designed to help us get to know you, your experience and what you’re looking for in your next role. 

The exact process may vary depending on the position, but generally you can expect: 

1. Application: Apply for a current vacancy through our careers site, or register your interest if you’re open to hearing about future nursing or midwifery opportunities.  
2. Initial conversation: A member of our Talent Acquisition team may contact you to discuss your experience, interests and availability and tell you more about the role and hospital.  
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with the relevant hiring manager or clinical leader. This is an opportunity to talk through your clinical experience and suitability for the role, as well as ask questions about the team, working environment and opportunity.  
4. Pre-employment checks: If you’re successful, we’ll guide you through the checks and documentation required before you commence. Depending on the role, these may include evidence of registration and qualifications, right to work, references and other relevant pre-employment requirements.  
5. Offer and onboarding: Once the required checks are complete, we’ll confirm your offer and help you prepare to join St Vincent’s.  

We offer nurses at all levels the opportunity to continue developing their career, including: 

• Registered Nurse graduate program 
• Midwifery education 
• Post graduate clinical speciality programs for registered nurses 
• Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program 
• Enrolled Nurse speciality programs (eg Theatre nursing) 

We also have a strong focus on internal development of staff for promotion and upskilling across roles and departments.

Nursing roles are available in full-time, part-time and casual capacities.  We recognise the importance of work-life balance and caring for the wellbeing of every St Vincent’s employee. You may be eligible to apply for purchased leave, which allows you to accrue additional annual leave to use throughout the year.  

To support wellness, employees have access to Fitness Passport, which provides a discounted rate for you and your family to access over 1,300 facilities across Australia.