Careers at MediStays

MediStays Care Navigators support man with Down syndrome to book accommodation for NDIS STA stay in Australia

The MediStays Mission

MediStays is a nationwide service connecting Australians and their families with the best accommodation option to support a hospital visit or disability-related stay.

In order to provide the best possible care, we have a team dedicated purely to supporting guests and referrers through the accommodation booking process. This wonderful team is made up of our Care Navigators and Partnerships teams.

Our team are passionate about reducing barriers to care and creating a world where anyone with a medical condition, disability or other vulnerability feels safe in the knowledge that the right accommodation can be found quickly and easily. A world where everyone gets the same high-quality healthcare, regardless of their point of origin.

Why work at MediStays?

Hybrid working model
Melbourne based roles with hybrid work options
Rewarding job role
Rewarding role empowering lives
Innovative workplace
Innovative service and approach to working
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About our work

Our team book accommodation for a diverse range of guests on a health journey. They may be a patient on the way to hospital, a loved one paying a visit, or a person with a disability looking for accommodation as part of their NDIS plan.

We also assist healthcare workers and disability professionals supporting their patients and participants. Whatever the unique situation, MediStays helps to find a safe, comfortable place to stay – when it matters most.

Our next intake for recruitment is September:

 

Simply fill in our expression of interest form at the bottom of this page for a confidential discussion.

About Our Team

Our Managing Director & Co-Founder

MediStays Managing Director & Co-Founder, Sarah Everitt, is a healthcare professional. Sarah wholeheartedly believes that without the team's contribution to our services, MediStays wouldn't be able to provide the critical and quality service as it does.

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Dr Sarah Everitt

MediStays Managing Director and Co-Founder

Read her founding story on the blog.

Our People are at the heart of what we do

MediStays employees are at the heart of what we do. Their unique contributions and diversity are embraced across our workplace. 

As a family-first company, we support our employees to take an active role in caring for family.

At MediStays, we offer flexible working arrangements and paid parental leave for new parents. 

Within the MediStays team we have a wealth of qualified health professional, hotelier and tourism industry expertise, and lived experience.

We support one another to work through complex challenges and reach the best accommodation outcome for every guest.

In addition to our meaningful work, every one of our employees is honoured to nominate an organisation close to their heart as part of MediStays commitment to Pledge 1%.

You can visit our blog to learn about the incredible organisations MediStays have proudly supported, including Travellers Aid, Angel Flight and FIDA All Abilities Football. 

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How we onboard our team

Our training and onboarding ensures every MediStays team member has deep insights into the accommodation needs of MediStays community.
Healthcare Training

With extensive professional careers in hospitals and healthcare, our co-founders ensure that our team are supported with training, education and guidance in understanding Australia’s health and medical services. This includes the needs of rural patients, participants of the NDIS, all aspects of medical travel and the available funding frameworks.

Agile Tools & Processes

MediStays is an agile business, where we constantly focus on optimising operational workflows and efficiencies to support our community. We utilise innovative technology for both our booking platform and customer success processes, including a dedicated CRM tool. Our team is encouraged to contribute to the improvement and optimisation of all processes.

Upskilling & Events

MediStays invests in the upskilling and career development of our team. From time to time, staff attend conferences and events to learn more about the sectors and community we serve. This is often a wonderful opportunity to meet guests and referrers in-person and learn more about the thoughts and experiences from their journey.

Our Values

We are caring

At MediStays, we give you peace of mind and ease the burden of finding somewhere to stay. We do our best to ensure people travelling for medical care feel comfortable and safe.

We are innovative

We combine our knowledge of healthcare with innovative technologies to support people access the best healthcare available. We are forward thinking and embrace innovative and efficient solutions to make a positive difference.

We are credible

As qualified healthcare professionals, our team understands the needs of medical travellers. We partner with trusted and reputable accommodation providers to support you when you need it most.

We are informative

We clearly communicate trusted and helpful information to support people travelling to hospitals and those being discharged from hospital. We are committed to building trusted partnerships to help people access the best accommodation and support services.

Like to know more about MediStays ?

MediStays is a nationwide service connecting Australians and their families with the best accommodation to support a hospital visit or disability-related stay. We make it easier for people on a health journey to focus on their tomorrow.

The MediStays head office is based in Melbourne, Victoria. Our team live in metropolitan Melbourne, country Victoria and Queensland.

Yes, MediStays is 100% Australian owned and operated. You can read more about our story and supporters here.

Yes, MediStays works with a growing number of hospitals and departments who refer their patients, carers and families to MediStays. These include major hospitals, like the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, and government departments including the Better Health Channel (Vic Gov DHHS).

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Giving Back

MediStays is committed to the Pledge1% framework. This means we have pledged 1% of our profits to supporting charities and organisations that do amazing work for the communities MediStays also serves. In the future, we will build on this model and include 1% of staff time and other resources.
Read about our Pledge1% Partners

Latest Openings

Think you would be a great fit with MediStays?

We are currently recruiting for a range of roles.
Simply fill in the below form to submit your application for our advertised roles or for a confidential Expression of Interest to MediStays

Expression of Interest Form

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