Rural & Workforce Coordinator (Northern Territory)

GP Training
Workforce Distribution
Northern Territory
Full Time, Permanent
27/9/2024
Join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting rural healthcare
$102,147 plus super & salary sacrifice, full time permanent opportunity
Based in Darwin with opportunities for occasional travel to rural areas
About the RACGP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) represents GPs across urban and rural Australia, supporting the nation’s health system for over 60 years by setting educational and practice standards and advocating for improved health and wellbeing. We promote the future of general practice through community-based training models, including the Australian General Practice Training Program, ensuring GPs are equipped to deliver quality, whole-person care and facilitating ongoing professional development while connecting GPs with communities nationwide.
About you
As the Rural & Workforce Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Rural Programs and Workforce Planning teams. You’ll assist in fostering strong stakeholder engagement to ensure optimal workforce and placement outcomes for GP training, all while prioritising the quality and safety of our registrars and their patients. To thrive in this role, you’ll:
help manage the end-to-end processes for rural training, including promoting Rural Practice and enhancing Rural Generalist roles
work on improving the training experience for registrars in hospitals and beyond
develop training opportunities in areas of workforce need and enhance Additional Rural Skills training pathways
assist in organising rural education events and workshops
support the planning process to ensure high-quality, safe training for registrars and continuity in placements
collaborate with the Training Coordination and Data Integrity team to maintain accurate data across programs
provide tailored support to rural program participants and manage their relationships with our dedicated concierge service
foster meaningful collaborations across the GP Training environment.
About the opportunity
As a Rural & Workforce Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of our efforts to enhance rural healthcare training. Reporting to the Workforce Planning and Rural Training Manager, you will provide essential coordination support across our Rural Programs and Workforce Planning teams. Your work will directly contribute to optimising workforce placement outcomes and ensuring a high-quality training experience for GP registrars.
In this dynamic role, you’ll engage with a variety of stakeholders, from registrars and supervisors to healthcare organisations, fostering collaboration to meet the evolving needs of rural healthcare. You'll play a crucial part in developing training pathways, organising educational events, and maintaining accurate data to support informed decision-making. If you’re passionate about making a difference in rural healthcare and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Why Join Us?
**Maximise Earnings**: Benefit from full charitable salary packaging.
**Work-Life Balance**: Enjoy flexible hybrid work options.
**Career Growth**: Access a robust Professional Development Program.
**Join a Leader**: Be part of an organisation that values innovation and integrity.
How To Apply?
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**Applications Close**: 11 October 2024 (5pm)
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The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.