Job Description

Medical Workforce Officer – Recruitment & Contracts

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Medical Workforce Team | Western District Health Service

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- Fixed Term Full Time | 10 Month Contract
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- 80 hours per fortnight with a Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
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- Hamilton, Victoria
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- $37.22 per hour + Superannuation
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- Join a collaborative team supporting the recruitment, onboarding and retention of medical professionals across WDHS
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Help shape the future of our medical workforce

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Western District Health Service is seeking an organised and proactive Medical Workforce Officer – Recruitment & Contracts to join our Medical Workforce Team on a 10-month fixed term contract.

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This key role supports the attraction, recruitment, onboarding, compliance and contract management of medical professionals across the organisation. Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer, People & Capability and external workforce agencies, you will help ensure WDHS continues to attract and retain a high-quality medical workforce to support healthcare delivery across our region.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a recruitment, HR or workforce professional who enjoys building relationships, working with complex processes and making a meaningful contribution to healthcare outcomes.

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What You'll Be Doing

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Recruitment & Onboarding

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Oversee recruitment and employment contract processes for medical professionals, ensuring a smooth, professional and compliant candidate experience.

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Contract Management & Compliance

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Manage employment contracts, compliance requirements and employee records, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legislative and organisational requirements.

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Coordinate visa processes, workforce compliance and credentialing activities for medical professionals across WDHS.

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Stakeholder Engagement

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Work collaboratively with People & Capability, medical staff, health services,



training organisations and partner agencies to support workforce planning and recruitment outcomes.

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Workforce Support

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Act as the first point of contact for recruitment, contract and compliance enquiries from medical workforce employees and stakeholders.

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Contribute to workforce improvement initiatives, process reviews and service enhancements that strengthen recruitment, onboarding and workforce management practices.

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What You Bring

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- Qualifications in Business Management, Administration, Human Resources or a related discipline
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- Demonstrated experience in recruitment, workforce administration, contract management or a similar role
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- Experience managing recruitment processes and employment contracts
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- Strong organisational and administrative capabilities
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- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
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- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
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- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
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- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
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- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
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- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and workforce systems
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- Current Driver's Licence
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- Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
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- Rights to work in Australia
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Why Join Western District Health Service?

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About Us

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At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality,



person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.

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Working within our Medical Workforce Team, you'll join an organisation known for its collaborative culture, robust community connections and commitment to workforce excellence.

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We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

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Discover Life in Hamilton

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Hamilton offers an exceptional regional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools, modern sporting facilities and easy access to the Grampians National Park and Victoria's stunning southwest coastline.

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What We Offer

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- Fixed-term full-time employment for 10 months
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- Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
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- Salary packaging benefits
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- Generous leave accruals
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- Opportunity to specialise in medical workforce recruitment and management
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- Supportive and collaborative team environment
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- Meaningful work within a respected rural health service
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- Excellent work-life balance in a welcoming regional community
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Applications will be reviewed as received. Early applications are encouraged.

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Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

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If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team on ****************.

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Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain the relevant mandatory checks and meet WDHS compliance requirements as a condition of employment.

📌 Medical Workforce Officer Recruitment & Contracts (Hamilton)
🏢 Western District Health Service
📍 Hamilton