Deputy Junior Medical Workforce Manager

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day and make a difference in the lives of our local community.

$87,813 – $116,824 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time – until 17 October 2027 | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ649885 | Grade: Health Manager Level 1 | Applications close: 7 April 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) has adopted four fundamental values (CORE) which will form the foundation of our organisation: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.  These values are the principles which will underpin our day to day work and guide how we interact with our patients and each other. The Medical Workforce Unit (MWU) encompasses both Junior Medical Officer (JMO) and Senior Medical Officer (SMO) recruitment, appointment and management, and is committed to delivering high quality, client-focused and professional services that support the organisation in the delivery of its core function, which is the provision of high quality, safe and efficient health services that are responsive to the needs of patients, carers and the community. This position co-ordinates and supervises the day to day staffing and operations of the JMO Services team to facilitate delivery of quality, cost effective services and the achievement of business and service objectives with particular emphasis on recruitment, selection, on-boarding, contract management, personnel administration (including records management), rostering, leave management and the provision of advice on HR related policy, awards, agreements, practice and legislation.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-          Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-          Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-          Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-          Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-          Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-          Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.

This is a temporary leave relief position until 17 October 2027 with the possibility of extension.

 

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-          Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-          Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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-          For role-related queries or help applying, contact Sarah Aquilina at ​Sarah.Aquilina@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.