Health Management Internship Program (HMIP) Victoria

Applcations for 2026 will open Mon 14 July 2025

HMIP Vic information and how to apply

The Health Management Program (Victoria) offers committed, high-potential applicants the opportunity to develop the skills, capabilities and knowledge required to begin a career in managing the challenges and complexities of health service delivery across Victoria. Throughout the two years of the program, Management Interns are given the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of different workplace and educational opportunities.

Please read all the documentation before applying.

VIC HMIP Candidate Guide

Program eligibility

To be eligible for this program, applicants must:

Provide proof of Australian Citizenship, permanent Australian residency status or have permanent full work rights at the time of application.
Hold a relevant undergraduate qualification and/or postgraduate qualification. A minimum of three years' work experience is desirable.
Agree to undergo all required pre-employment health screening and checks, which includes but may not be limited to Working with Children Check, Aged Care Check, National Criminal Record Check, and Health Checks including COVID vaccinations required by placement organisations.

We encourage applications from diverse individuals, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, LGBTQI, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us.

Previous applicants may apply for the 2025 Intern intake.

Stage 1: information session – available via the following links

Testimonials

Past Interns

(Coming soon)

Current Interns

(Coming soon)

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to view the HMIP Information Session. All potential applicants must read the Candidate Guidelines prior to applying.

Stage 2: online application process

Applications for the 2026 intake will open Mon 14 July 2025.

Important: Please read all documents before completing your application.

Complete and submit the application form by Sunday 3 August 2024, 11.59pm.

Click here to apply

Please ensure you are available for the interview dates before applying.

Stage 3: group interview

All shortlisted applicants will be advised via email and/or telephone. The group interview will be a skills assessment and is required for those who are successful in their Stage 1 application.

The assessment is made up of a two-to-three-hour session comprising two different tasks to assess your ability to critically think, problem solve, work in teams, prioritise information, analyse data and present information.

The assessment is planned to be in person on Wednesday 13 August 2024 in Melbourne. Panel members will comprise representatives from ACHSM and representatives from various healthcare backgrounds.

Before the interview, you are required to complete an online assessment in your own time. The assessment comprises five separate tests, each limited to 10 minutes.

Stage 4: individual interviews

The final stage of the selection process is an interview with a panel of individuals and will last 50 minutes. The interviews will be held one week after the group interviews on Wednesday 20 August and planned to be held virtually via Zoom.

Interview schedules/location may change due to COVID-19 restrictions. Final details of the interviews will be sent to applicants who are successful in reaching each stage of the application process.

Stage 5: offers and commencement

Candidates will be emailed preliminary offers and asked to verbally accept. A formal contract will then be emailed for signing and return to ACHSM. If you accept the placement a one-off Program fee of $1200 + GST is applicable.

An orientation day for first-year interns will be held in early December 2025 and the Program will begin with orientation on Monday 12 January 2026.

ACHSM reserves the right not to appoint to the HMIP.

VIC HMIP Candidate Guide

Get to know the Management Interns

Got a question ?

Get in touch with Julie Owen, Executive Officer, Vic/Tas Branch, ACHSM

Call

0490 533 047
Mon, Wed, Thu

Email

victoria@achsm.org.au

1st and 2nd Year Management Interns from Victoria

VIC 1st year Interns

Zaid joined the Health Management Internship Program in February 2025 and is currently undertaking his first placement with the Strategy and Planning Team at Barwon Health in Geelong.

Zaid holds a degree in Public Health with electives in Business Management from La Trobe University. Over the years, he has gained substantial experience in Human Resources and Workforce Management, contributing to several health service projects.

Most recently, Zaid served as an HR Advisor at The Royal Children’s Hospital, where he oversaw medical workforce HR functions. Zaid’s responsibilities included advising Directors and Heads of Units on industrial relations and enterprise bargaining agreements (EBA), managing end-to-end recruitment and credentialing, and ensuring compliance with workforce legislation.

Zaid’s initial interest in public health management was sparked while volunteering at a local hospital in the rural town of Mount Gambier, South Australia. This passion grew during his undergraduate studies and was further solidified when he contributed to a service development project at Mercy Health. In this role, Zaid prepared a project proposal and business case for presentation to the executive team, which strengthened his understanding of strategic health service planning.

Through this internship program, Zaid aims to enhance his knowledge of health services across Victoria, develop advanced leadership capabilities, and connect with talented and like-minded health leaders. Zaid is deeply passionate about leveraging his experience to drive health service innovation and create meaningful, positive change in the community.

Coleen is a first-year Health Service Management Intern, studying a Master of Health Administration with Monash University concurrently. She is excited to put theoretical skills from her Bachelor of Nursing (Latrobe University) and Master of Public Health (Monash University) into her initial placement with Safer Care Victoria.

Within the six years of her professional career, she has been fortunate to have had exposure in clinical nursing, project management, and nurse consultancy roles. It has given her a holistic overview to acute tertiary care. Thereby, facilitating a systems approach to thinking and problem solving.

But due to her interest in health governance and lifelong learning, she aspires to expand her knowledge in policymaking and gain practical skills from current leaders in healthcare. Coleen hopes to continue the legacy of current leaders – making sure our healthcare system is sustainable, effective and efficient so that individuals can remain safe and healthy.

Henceforth, this program is invaluable to Coleen. It enables her to take a step closer to making a difference in the wider community.

Rhylee has commenced the Health Management Internship program in 2025 and is undertaking her first placement in System Planning with the Victorian Department of Health.

Rhylee holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Genetics from La Trobe University. Prior to joining the program, she worked as a Medical Laboratory Technician in regional hospitals and has spent the last two years working in the Anatomical Pathology department at both the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital.

Throughout the HMIP program, Rhylee hopes to gain invaluable industry knowledge and skills from experienced health service leaders and successfully transition into a career in healthcare. She looks forward to developing her leadership skills, embracing new challenges and having a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes for Victorians and Australians.

Asha is a seasoned Senior Medical Scientist and Project Officer based in Melbourne, Australia. With over 14 years of experience in public and private health services, she brings a unique blend of technical proficiency and strategic project management capabilities.

Asha’s technical expertise includes advanced health IT systems like EPIC and LIS, middleware solutions, and laboratory instrumentation. She has extensive experience in quality management systems, compliance with ISO 15189 standards, and implementing accreditation guidelines. Her tenure at some of Victoria’s reputed organisations such as Austin Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital and Epworth Hospital has honed her haematology, blood banking, and cellular therapy skills.

In addition to her experience and skills, Asha is a Certified Prince2 Practitioner who excels at stakeholder engagement, problem-solving skills, risk management and strategic project delivery.

She also holds a Master’s in Laboratory Medicine from RMIT University and a Graduate Certificate in Health Management from Deakin University.

Asha is truly inspired to join the ACHSM program and is passionate about continuous learning and acquiring invaluable hands-on experience in health service management. She aims to develop a thorough understanding of the intricacies of the healthcare system, with a particular focus on management and leadership dynamics. The journey is not just an academic pursuit; it aligns perfectly with her overarching ambition of making a significant and positive impact on healthcare systems and services across Victoria and, ultimately, throughout Australia. Asha is extremely excited to be a part of this ACHSM transformative journey, which has curated and grown a large number of talented leaders in health service.

Vic 2nd year interns

Ben commenced the Health Management Internship Program in January 2023.

He is currently completing a second placement at the Department of Health and has completed a placement at Barwon Health in their Strategy and Planning team.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (Physiology) from The University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Paramedicine from Australian Catholic University.

He first developed his interest in public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. He worked as a team leader in the Contact Tracing Department, specialising in workplace management at the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services and found it an exciting new challenge for him.

After moving on from this role to work as a Paramedic, he looks forward to returning to the Public Health environment through this program.

Cherlyn is a second year Health Service Management intern currently undertaking her third placement at Monash Health, following previous rotations at Safer Care Victoria and Northern Health. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Honours) and a Certificate in Clinical Governance. Cherlyn is currently pursuing a Master of Health Leadership and Management at the University of New South Wales.

With her experience across various healthcare settings, including acute and rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential aged-care facilities, and community services, Cherlyn has developed a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare sector. Her professional background spans both Melbourne and Hong Kong, providing her with valuable insights into the diverse healthcare systems.

Cherlyn’s decision to pursue the Health Service Management internship program stems from her strong desire to broaden her knowledge and gain practical experience in healthcare management. Cherlyn aspires to contribute meaningfully to the continuous improvement of healthcare services in Victoria and across Australia, with the goal of enhancing healthcare systems and outcomes for all.

Ben is embarking on this internship program with ACHSM, with multiple years of experience in an Allied health field. Ben is dedicated and committed to professional improvement and continuous learning and refinement.

He holds a Masters of Chiropractic Science, a Graduate Diploma of Ergonomics, Health and Safety and currently completing a Masters of Health Leadership and Management.

Ben has worked in various capacities such as private practice; assisting employees with rehabilitation, in Workers Compensation, completing investigative analysis and case management and has been a member of an OHS Committee.

In addition, he has been the owner and Principal Chiropractor of a Chiropractic clinic for the past eight years. Ben is currently undertaking his first placement within the Strategy and Planning department at Western Health and aspires to make valuable contributions to the department’s vision and objectives.

Ben was nominated for a health sector leadership program (HSLP). Through the HSLP he was given the opportunity to meet with experienced health services senior managers, explore topics with fellow health professionals such as ethics and leadership qualities. It was a pivotal moment for Ben to further pursue opportunities which lead to the ACHSM program.

Ben is eager to immerse himself in new challenges, absorb valuable insights, and contribute meaningfully to the dynamic landscapes of the healthcare sector.

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