Medical Workforce Coordinator

Medical Workforce Coordinator - District Senior Medical Officer Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 per annum plus Superannuation 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ619267
Location: Garrawarra Centre, Waterfall
Applications Close: Sunday, 30 November 2025

Note: The position will commence on 19th January 2026

Where you'll be working

Senior Medical Officer Services (SMO Services) is based at the picturesque Garrawarra Centre, in the National Park between Waterfall and Helensburgh. The Centre is a short 20 minute drive from Sutherland or a 35 minute drive from Wollongong. SMO Services offers a flexible working arrangement with a hybrid, office based and work from home model. There is ample, free on-site parking.

The Role

• Are you a strategic thinker?
• Do you thrive in a fast paced environment?
• Do you revel in policy interpretation, establishing and implementing business processes and procedures?
• Are you passionate about process improvements by audit, monitoring, updating, and evaluating efficacy of practice?

SMO Services is a District administration team that is responsible for the recruitment and credentialing of the Senior Medical Officers (Specialists) in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Senior Medical Officer Services team. This position plays a key role in supporting the Manager in the implementation and delivery of specialist business and service objectives. The role focuses on governance, credentialing, appointment, contracting and adherence to Policy including Training Education and Study Leave (TESL) for Senior Medical Officers, ensuring alignment with NSW Ministry of Health and SESLHD policy directives and strategic initiatives. This position requires mentoring of staff within the team as well as our internal customers across SESLHD.

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Hybrid work from home model.
   

Are you ready to join us?

Selection Criteria

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in health management, business administration and/or project management or relevant experience or a combination of study and work experience.
2. Demonstrated ability to investigate, interpret, develop and implement policies, procedures, standards and practices.
3. Demonstrated ability to meet targets and deadlines and direct services to fulfil strategic goals, business plans and targets.
4. Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
5. Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet predetermined targets and deadlines.
6. High level software skills including Word, Outlook, online systems and databases.
7. Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

Need more information?

1)    Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

2)    Find out more about applying for this position
 

For role related queries or questions contact Julie Mellor on Julie.Mellor@invalidemail.com

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@invalidemail.com and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information for applicants:

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@invalidemail.com) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.