$39.18 per hour + salary packaging | Rural Placement Coordinator

Exciting brand-new Full-Time Fixed Term position in Medical Workforce | Based in Horsham

About the Role

The Rural Placement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting rural medical training pathways and programs across Grampians Health, including the Rural Generalist Program and Single Employer Model (SEM) trial.

The role facilitates rural training placements, coordinates program activities, fosters strong stakeholder partnerships, and supports trainees throughout their training journey across the Grampians region

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination

- Lead the planning and coordination of trainee placements, secondments, and rural rotations across Grampians Health, primary care providers, and partner health services.

Trainee Support and Education

- Coordinate and conduct regular structured check-ins with trainees undertaking rural placements and Rural Generalist training pathways

Recruitment, Workforce Planning and Administration

- Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, rotation planning, rostering, accommodation coordination, and placement arrangements for Junior Medical Staff and Rural Generalist trainees

Compliance, Reporting and Contract Management

- Monitor and maintain compliance with funding agreements, accreditation standards, contractual obligations, and program requirements.

About You

- Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Confident working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- A proactive problem-solver who can identify issues, implement practical solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Professional, adaptable, and able to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.




- Proficient in Microsoft Office and workforce information systems
- Relevant tertiary qualification in health administration, health sciences, education, workforce planning, project management, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent healthcare experience is desirable

To see a copy of the position description click here

Why Join Grampians Health?

Contribute to the future rural medical workforce while enjoying professional development opportunities, salary packaging and a supportive team environment.

Culture & Perks

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Medical Workforce – Recruitment Team on 03 5320 6*** for a confidential discussion.

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet.

About Grampians Health




Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Horsham Region

With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services. With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore. To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.

📌 Rural Placement Coordinator (Horsham)
🏢 Grampians Health
📍 Horsham