Clinical Advisor Medical

Overview

Role Title: Clinical Advisor (Medical)

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (24 months)

Position Classification: CMO Grade 1

Remuneration: $139,187 - $168,166 plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38 hours

Requisition ID: REQ589936

Closing Date: 2 September :59PM)

Overview / Introduction

Join the Strategic Medical Operations Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting 24 month temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About Us

Established within the Workforce Planning and Talent Development Branch, the Strategic Medical Operations Unit will offer an innovative environment to develop and implement a new centralised locum medical workforce strategy and enhance the flexibility of workforce options for doctors within NSW Health.

Role Description

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Clinical Advisor (Medical) will be responsible for establishing the key clinical policies, procedures and governance structures for a new NSW Health business unit established to centrally manage the locum medical workforce.

This will include leading the development of a new clinical capability framework to improve role and skill matching and ensure a high performing locum workforce as well as participating as a subject matter expert in a range of activities including taking part in policy development, business process development, technology testing, workflow testing, marketing, communications and the development of new flexible attraction and retention strategies.

The Clinical Advisor (Medical) will engage in consultations and briefings with clinical and operational leaders across the NSW Health system, as well as medical officers, locum doctors and other stakeholders to ensure this new service delivers a safe, quality and consistent experience for doctors and LHDs.

The Clinical Advisor (Medical) will also lead a program of work to develop a clinical "home" for non-vocationally registered locum doctors working within the NSW Health system to offer continuous professional development, career guidance, wellbeing support and a streamlined pathway to permanent employment opportunities within NSW Health.

Career Medical Officer Grade 1, starting salary from $139,187 - $168,166 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.

What You'll Be Doing

• Establishing clinical policies and processes and a clinical governance structure to support a high performing locum medical workforce for NSW Health.
• Developing a suite of tools to support locum career development and wellbeing.
• Provide advice regarding opportunities to expand, collaborate or support other medical engagement and recruitment initiatives across NSW Health.
• Participate as a subject matter expert in a range of activities across the unit's development phase, including taking part in policy development, business process development, technology testing, workflow testing, marketing, communications and the development of attraction and retention strategies.

About You

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Medicine with experience in medical administration and management or related comparable experience.
• Demonstrated experience in innovation and change, quality improvement, process design or program development, ideally in a complex healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including capacity to influence stakeholders, tailor messaging to diverse range of audiences and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience navigating healthcare and government policy and regulations, preferably within the NSW health system or similar large healthcare environments.

How To Apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) with explanation of your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Louise Messara on and quote REQ589936.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu on

Closing Date: 2 September :59PM)

Additional Information

• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
• For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Applications Close: 2 September :59PM)

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