Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region.

Contribute to the effective delivery of a professional and client focused medical employment service to management and staff within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

Job details

Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Associate Medical Employment Coordinator

Vacancy: Permanent full-time

Location: Medical Workforce Services, Corporate Service Group, Townsville University Hospital.

This role will deliver on the functions of coordinating recruitment and appointment processes for all medical staff, rostering, credentialing and locum engagements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Queensland Health policy.

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package valued up to $114,177 p.a., including:

• Salary range: $90,832 to $100,071 p.a. (AO4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Ability to provide guidance, on the job training and advice to junior team members on the full range of medical workforce portfolios.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, Medical Officer HR practices including recruitment and selection, industrial instruments and entitlements, appointment processes and registrations requirements.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire a sound working knowledge of, the following medical workforce portfolios:
  • Medical Workforce Recruitment (junior medical officers)
  • Medical Workforce Coordination (senior medical officers)
  • Medical Allocations and Rostering
  • Medical Locum engagement
  • Credentialing Coordinator (all streams including medical, dental, allied health and nursing
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.

Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Joanne Kilty on (07) 4433 1066.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV619598

Applications close: Tuesday, 25 February 2025.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  AO4 Associate Medical Employment Coordinator 32142964 (Word, 394KB)
  Role Description