Manager - Medical Recruitment Services

**_Elevate your leadership career by driving medical recruitment excellence across Hunter New England Local Health District_**

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 3
**Remuneration**: $127,150 - $144,444 Per Annum + Salary Packaging + 12% Super
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Location**: Waratah | Awabakal Country
**Requisition ID**: REQ608791
**Applications Close**:Monday, 13th October 2025

**_ Tentative Interview Dates: Thursday, 23_**_rd_**_ & Friday 24_**_th_**_ October 2025_**

**About the Opportunity**

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to drive our Medical Recruitment Service.

In this role, you will:

- Lead the full cycle of recruitment, appointment, credentialing, and onboarding for medical officers across Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD).
- Provide expert strategic and operational guidance to the Executive team and senior stakeholders, influencing recruitment strategies that make a difference.
- Inspire, mentor, and develop a passionate team, cultivating a positive, high-performance culture.
- Drive ongoing improvements across recruitment systems, credentialing workflows and workforce service delivery, ensuring smarter more streamlined process at every stage.
- Represent HNELHD on state-wide working groups and committees, sharing your expertise to shape policy, strategy, and best practice.

**About You**

We’re looking for a motivated, strategic leader who thrives balancing day-to-day operational demands with long-term workforce planning.

To succeed in this role, you bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in business, health management, HR, education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven recruitment expertise, ideally within medical or health workforce sectors.
- Strong leadership abilities with a knack for mentoring, influencing, and negotiating to achieve outstanding outcomes.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, capable of navigating complex challenges.
- A track record of delivering projects, driving system improvements, and managing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

**Why Join Us**
- At HNELHD, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values diversity, cultural respect, and innovation.
- This is your opportunity to make a real impact, shaping medical workforce strategies that directly improve patient care across our district.
- You'll benefit from being part of the broader NSW Health system, with access to flexible work options, professional growth opportunities, and a strong, supportive network across the state.
- Based in Waratah, Newcastle, you’ll enjoy the lifestyle benefits of one of Australia’s most liveable cities, just minutes from beautiful beaches, a thriving food and arts scene, and an easy drive to the Hunter Valley wine region. With excellent schools, affordable living, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle, it’s the perfect place to live and work.

**Benefits**
- ** Work-Life Balance**
- Monthly Allocated Days Off
- 4 Weeks Annual Leave
- Paid Parental Leave (for eligible employees), supporting you during important life moments
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and immediate family members
- **
Lifestyle & Convenience**
- Proximity to Shopping & Services, enjoy easy access to amenities
- Fitness Passport, discounted gym memberships for you and your family
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Financial Benefits**
- Salary packaging options, up to $11,600 annually, plus novated leasing

**Additional Information**

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**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category B position.** Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with**NSW Health policy directive** **PD2024_015**:
**This is a Category B position.** Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with**NSW Health policy directive** **PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases**for Category B positions prior to offer.**All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.**

**An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.**

**_ Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits _**_such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._**

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