• Join a leading Victorian Health Service & enjoy discounted gym memberships, opportunities for growth, social clubs & more!
• Seamless transition: Visa support + relocation assistance + initial accommodation + ongoing housing guidance available to help you make Wangaratta your new home
• Enjoy an attractive salary circa $108,310.80 p.a. + superannuation and increase your take-home pay with our salary packaging options

About Us:

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is a leading Victorian Health Service dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to over 90,000 individuals in North East Victoria. Our recently revamped $22 million facility boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a 24/7 Emergency Department, a comprehensive range of healthcare services, and an innovative telehealth service for surrounding areas. With a focus on excellence and innovation, our modern amenities and cutting-edge technology reflect our commitment to delivering top-quality care. 

Guided by our core values of courage, excellence, fairness, integrity, kindness, and respect, we strive to foster thriving communities in North East Victoria by providing safe and high-quality healthcare to all individuals. Our staff's well-being is of utmost importance to us, ensuring that our commitment to kindness and compassion extends to the care we offer our patients and residents.

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Medical Workforce Manager to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our community members and contribute to their overall well-being.

Your Next Opportunity:

As our next Medical Workforce Manager, you will have the opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of Northeast Health Wangaratta's healthcare services. Your focus will be on overseeing the scheduling and rostering of our dedicated medical staff, guaranteeing optimal coverage and efficient workflows. Utilising your expertise in workforce management, you will foster a supportive and cohesive work environment that enables the delivery of safe and high-quality care. 

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the well-being of individuals and communities in North East Victoria through effective medical workforce management.

Responsibilities Include:

• Leading and managing the Medical Workforce Unit (MWU)
• Developing a comprehensive database of Medical Staff details, credentialing and contracts
• Redesigning and improving rosters to meet service needs, factoring the Victorian Enterprise Bargaining Agreement requirements, rostered overtime, budgetary requirements, and staff well-being/fatigue management

For more information on the key responsibility areas for this role, click here to view the Position Description.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

To qualify you will need the following:

• Minimum of 2 years in workforce/staffing management, preferably in a hospital setting or similar environment
• Thorough understanding of healthcare operations
• Ability to navigate complex staffing challenges
• Familiarity with Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs) and a commitment to compliance
• Furthermore, with your strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills, you’ll effectively communicate with a diverse medical team, build relationships, address staffing issues, and foster a fair and positive work environment.

Lastly, your strong organisational skills and attention to detail will enable you to efficiently manage staff schedules and ensure adequate coverage in a dynamic healthcare environment.

The Benefits:

As our next Medical Workforce Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary of circa $108,310.80 p.a. + superannuation. We’re committed to looking after you, with additional generous benefits including:

• Visa and Relocation/Accommodation Support: Assistance to make your transition as smooth as possible, including relocation assistance, one month of initial accommodation and ongoing support to find long-term accommodation.
• Wellbeing program: Discounted gym memberships and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing program to help our employees maintain their physical and mental health.
• Social club: We believe in work-life balance and have a monthly social club where employees can connect with colleagues and unwind.
• Salary packaging: We offer a benefits package that includes a car leasing program and "Salary Packaging Plus" that lets employees package various expenses to increase their take-home pay.
• Opportunity for growth: We prioritise our employees' professional growth and support their career goals and needs through upskilling opportunities and open communication.

Ready to apply?

Join us and be part of an advanced and supportive environment where you can work alongside colleagues who share the goal of transforming lives. We are ready to hear from you! Apply now.