Living in Melbourne
Begin your journey with a new role at Alfred Health and move to Melbourne: one of the world’s most liveable cities.
With a population of just over 5 million people, Melbourne is a melting pot of multiculturalism and has something to offer everyone – whether you’re interested in arts and culture, music, sports, history, design, architecture or getting among some outdoor parks and nature reserves.
Accommodation
With all three Alfred Health hospital campuses located in the inner bayside region, you are perfectly positioned to make the most of all that Melbourne has to offer. The Alfred is located within 10 minutes from the CBD, the nearest beach, and our fantastic sporting and entertainment complexes.
Popular suburbs within a short distance to the hospital, with a good variety of local café’s, bar and nightlife include:
- Prahran
- South Yarra
- Windsor
- St Kilda, St Kilda West & St Kilda East
- Toorak
- Malvern
- Cremorne
- Richmond
Short Term Accommodation
The Alfred does unfortunately not offer any short term rentals for staff. We would suggest that you utilise Airbnb or other short term accommodation services.
Long-Term Accommodation
Below are the main websites used within Melbourne to secure either a rental property or housemate matching service. Alfred Health does not endorse and cannot guarantee the level or quality of services provided by the following organisations.
Flatmate Finders is Australia's largest flatmate matching service with 12,000 homes and flatmates available, plus 3,000 new listings weekly! Our commitment to fast accurate matches and effortless results have made this service one that thousands of people rely on and recommend.
Fairy Floss Real Estate Melbourne:
Fairy Floss Real Estate is a residential accommodation property listing community page on Facebook. People will often post advertising available rooms in existing properties, lease transfers or pair ups.
At realestate.com.au our purpose is to empower people by making property simple, efficient and stress free. Whether you’re just beginning your property journey or have had years of experience, realestate.com.au is the number one place for people to come together to explore, research and share their passion for Australian property.
With an average of over 12 million visitors each month across web and mobile we are the leading property resource in Australia. If you are looking for a share house, realestate.com.au is here to help you make better decisions for taking your next step.
More useful information
To receive your salary from Alfred Health – you will need an Australian bank account.
The main Australian banks are NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ANZ. You may browse their websites to find the right banking corporation for your needs.
In order to help the state and federal governments pay for common goods and services enjoyed by all including roads, public transport and public hospitals, Alfred Health is required to withhold income tax from what you are paid.
To identify you in the tax and super system, there is a nine-digit number called a Tax File Number. Our Medical Workforce team will work with you to setup an Australian Tax File number, please wait to hear from us before initiating an application.
You can find out more about exactly how much tax Alfred Health is required to withhold from your pay using the Australian Tax Office tax withheld calculator.
Melbourne is well serviced by public transport to get you to and from work, whether you're working at The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital or Sandringham Hospital.
Cycling to work
Melbourne is also the perfect place to commute by bicycle. As part of your wellbeing as an Alfred Health employee, for a nominal fee you can sign up for membership to the Active Travel Zone, a health initiative providing secure bike parking, lockers, showers and change room facilities for those who prefer a more active journey to and from work.
Public Transport
For those looking to travel around Melbourne via Public transport (Bus, Tram & Train) you can ‘Plan your Journey’ via the PTV website, which will include information on the cost and setup of a Myki pass which acts as your ticket. Please note there are some areas which are part of the ‘Free Tram Zone’ in Melbourne.
Public Transport Victoria: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
Australia provides public or universal (government) funded health care.
Medicare provides people living in Australia with access to health services “at low or no cost”.
Eligible Australian residents receive free treatment if they’re a patient in a public hospital and significantly reduced costs for care and medication received outside of the hospital environment.
While it is important to note that if you’re in Australia on a temporary visa, you may not be eligible for Medicare, certain countries provide Reciprocal Health Care Agreements (RHCA) so you may still be eligible for some level of cover.
For more visit the Services Australia page on Reciprocal Health Care Agreements.
If you’re not covered by an RHCA, it’s highly recommended that you have private health insurance or even travel insurance policy to cover you for any hospital or medical treatment.
Medicare provides the most up to date information about public health coverage in Australia or you can also visit one of their many offices.
