Reference Number:54397:SMS Continuing Medical Education and Credentialing Officer

Employment Type:Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a explicit focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from a motivated and suitably experienced person to fill the fixed term (leave cover) role of SMS – Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Credentialing Officer to join Northen Doctors Workforce.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role

Northern Doctors Workforce (NDW) provides essential employment, rostering, governance and wellbeing services to Northern Health's Senior and Junior Medical Staff.





The SMS – Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Credentialing Officer is a key governance role responsible for coordinating the review and processing of Continuing Medical Education claims for Senior Medical Staff, supporting accurate, timely and compliant administration of CME entitlements. The position also coordinates the credentialing and scope of clinical practice processes for Senior Medical Staff, ensuring appropriate approvals are in place prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

This position is fixed term full time until January 2028 - covering maternity leave To be successful in this role you will have:

- Previous experience in streamlining, improving and developing efficient work processes
- Current Victorian driver’s license
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting
- Experience in a customer service role
- Ability to adapt, learn and rapidly develop an understanding of credentialing, scope of practice and CME processing
- Ability to liaise and work in a calm, clear and concise manner with medical staff and respond to related enquiries in a timely manner
- Highly organised and flexible work ethic, with high attention to detail

Next Steps . . .



If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Sarah Kliene, Operations Manager, Northern Doctors Workforce via email: [email protected]

Applications close 6 November 2026

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us!

Northern

Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 SMS Continuing Medical Education and Credentialing Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne