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Overview

Junior Medical Officer Services Manager, Medical Workforce Unit - Wollongong Hospital

REQUISITION: REQ610512

$127,150 - $144,444 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ610512 | Grade: Health Manager Level 3 | Applications close: 15 October 2025

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Responsibilities

The Medical Workforce Unit is responsible for the recruitment, appointment, payroll and management of the junior medical staff (senior registrars to interns) within ISLHD.

The MWU is committed to delivering high quality, client focused and professional services that support the organisation in the delivery of its core function, which is the provision of high quality, safe and efficient health services that are responsive to the needs of patients, carers and the community.

The MWU provides expertise to medical staff and their managers regarding policy, recruitment, appointment, payroll, and employment records and associated services. Provide support of ensuring the establishment and maintenance of an adequate, skilled, competent, safe and effective Junior Medical Workforce, vital in effecting health outcomes, and vital in effecting the safety and functioning of the community.

Contribute to the strategic planning, development, implementation, management and improvement of District programs and services which operate to support the safety and quality of specialist care to communities therefore effecting health outcomes. Responsible for the provision of strategic and operational services and support to the development, implementation and maintenance of strategies, policies, systems, and processes relating to JMO management, including the establishment and support of high level advisory and governance mechanisms on behalf of all sites, services and managers.

The Manager MWU provides expert advice to the District Director Medical Workforce, Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS) and Directors of Clinical Services (DCS) on issues relating to junior medical officer workforce management.

About Wollongong Hospital

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

How to Apply

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

NSW Health acknowledges the traditional custodians of New South Wales and pays respect to Aboriginal communities of today.

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