Manager - Medical Workforce

Overview

Work type: Ongoing - Full Time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Undefined

Occupation: Medical and Nursing

Location: Wangaratta

Reference: FGQ6B

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We are looking for a proven people leader with previous effective people management experience. This position will be a combination of hands on and strategic work and you will be required to lead from the front, prioritise, problem solve, plan and drive team performance and engagement to deliver outcomes.

This position suits someone who can thrive under pressure to ensure a 24/7 medical workforce service in a busy, constantly changing and complex work environment. Flexibility and creativity in problem solving and dealing with an evolving situation is essential. The successful candidate will need to have an understanding of clinical resourcing needs and the ability to safely adjust rosters in the setting of sick leave or other last minute changes.

The ability to read rosters, understand patterns and improve rostering practices in line with budgetary requirements is critical. The successful candidate will also need to have a strong sense of customer service’ in communicating with medical staff and other internal stakeholders.

Previous experience or familiarity of the Victorian Public Health Sector is an advantage but not essential if you are a proven leader with transferable skills, energy and commitment to learn. Leading a small team, you will be accountable for assurance of medical workforce staff planning, rosters, recruiting, secondments, on-boarding and induction, staff credentialing, liaising with tertiary hospitals and other partners.

Key to your success in the role will be your ability to work collaboratively with all internal support functions within NHW as well as external partners to deliver a sustainable service.

This full time position will require after hours availability when required.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Rebecca Weir on 0412759948
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Sunday, 29th June 2025