Working at UFS
When you work for UFS you’re working for an organisation whose purpose is to empower more people to live longer, healthier lives. Our staff thrive in a friendly and supportive team environment, working for an organisation that truly cares about employee well-being and supports staff to develop and grow in their career.
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About UFS
UFS Healthcare is a mutual organisation owned by our members (not by shareholders) with any profits we generate being invested back into the business for the benefit of our members, customers and the community. This means we are keen supporters of a range of initiatives, organisations and community groups in the locations our businesses operate.
Our Purpose
To empower more people to live longer, healthier lives.
Our Vision
To be a leading partner in connecting more people to high quality, integrated healthcare across our regions.
Our Guiding Principles
- Care at our core
- Operate as one
- Redefine performance
- Be on the pulse
- Dispense hope and joy
UFS Pharmacies
UFS operates 19 pharmacies in the western region of Victoria. Our pharmacies are renowned for delivering professional, caring and trusted advice, with exceptional service and a personalised approach. We have pharmacies located in the Ballarat region as well as Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Beaufort, Gisborne and Melton.
UFS Medical
We operate three medical clinics, located centrally in Ballarat, as well as the Priority Primary Care Centre/Urgent Care Clinic (for medical care when its urgent but not an emergency).
Benefits
- Staff discounts on prescriptions and retail products in UFS Pharmacies
- Above award wages for all roles
- Monthly RDO for Full Time Employees
- Leave Loading
- Sign on Bonus available for some roles*
- Relocation assistance available for some roles*
- Paid training for Intern Pharmacists
- Paid training for Dispensary Technicians
- Paid S2S3 training for Pharmacy Assistants
- Staff uniforms
- Staff immunisations (optional)
- Employee Assistance Program through Converge International
- Quarterly Employee Recognition Program – Guiding Principles in Action Awards
- Annual all staff event
*Terms & Conditions apply
Training
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Click here for more information on our Intern Pharmacist training program
- We offer a Dispensary Technician training program
- We offer a UFS Leadership Development training program
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to fostering a workforce that mirrors the rich tapestry of the communities we engage with. Our support extends to all team members, embracing diversity in age, ability, race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, family duties, and cultural heritage to cultivate an environment of safety and inclusivity in the workplace.
Throughout our recruitment process, we consistently provide assistance to candidates, ensuring that each individual is empowered and no one encounters barriers or disadvantages.
Recruitment Process
All vacancies for roles with UFS Healthcare are advertised on our website and on Seek. Applications for all vacancies are then managed through our HR System.
Once applications are received and reviewed, we conduct phone screening and then interviews for candidates who meet the required criteria.
Reference checks and Working Rights checks are then conducted. This may also include providing Qualification or Accreditations, dependant on the role.
Successful candidates are then notified and onboarding commences. Unsuccessful candidates are also notified following an interview.
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