Medical Workforce Support Officer (Administration Officer Level 6)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 6
Remuneration: $80,340 - $82,240 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ586663
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Medical Support Officer at the Medical Training and Administration Unit oversees and undertakes documentary requirements for recruitment, including retention and contract revision of Medical Officers. This role is key in mitigating the risk of doctors working without following due process or having appropriate contracts in place and hence minimises risk for RPAH.
This position is responsible for assisting the manager in coordinating the operational functions related to the recruitment, selection, on-boarding, contract management, personnel administration (including records management and MDAAC processes), and the provision of advice on HR related policy, awards, agreements, practice and legislation for the Senior Medical Workforce at RPAH.
The Medical Support Officer strives to develop and maintain positive relationships with clinical departments as well as facilitating communication with various other agencies including HealthShare, AHPRA, Department of Home Affairs, Locum agencies and Colleges.
The position holder ensures the provision of a high standard of support services in a timely, customer focused and resource efficient manner to meet the needs of RPAH.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to manage very complex processes according to strict policy standards in the management of end-to-end recruitment processes for Medical Workforce, including experience in providing advice to stakeholders and customers via the telephone, email and/or in person.
- Ability to work independently in a high volume and demanding environment with a proven capacity to organise and prioritise to meet deadlines.
- An understanding of the Senior Medical Workforce in NSW and with the ability to interpret relevant legislation, policy, industrial Awards and agreements.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Daniel Gialouris via email at Daniel.Gialouris@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 13 July 2025
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