Regional Medical Workforce Recruitment Consultant

1 day ago


Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Connecting the Docs Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Connecting the Docs is dedicated to improving healthcare access in regional and rural communities across Victoria, Australia. Designed with a mission to bridge critical workforce gaps, this innovative program is re-imagining how healthcare professionals are recruited, supported, and retained, with a sharp focus on rural and regional Australia. By combining visionary strategies with practical solutions, we're creating sustainable healthcare workforce solutions where both practitioners and communities thrive. As we move into the next phase of our strategic focus on commercialisation and growth, we are excited to announce a new opportunity for a
Regional Medical Workforce Recruitment Consultant
to join our team. This critical role is designed to help recruit, place and retain talented medical professionals (doctors) in regional areas, while ensuring the sustainability and integration of healthcare services in these communities. The successful applicant will work closely with internal teams, partnered health services, candidates and their families to drive meaningful change in workforce development across regional Australia.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement targeted recruitment strategies to attract qualified medical professionals to regional and rural communities.
  • Manage job postings, screen candidates and coordinate interviews with partnered Health Services.
  • Provide full-cycle support to candidates, including advise around immigration, training pathways and community integration in partnership with the CTD Team and partners.
  • Monitor workforce trends and vacancies and provide data-driven insights to guide recruitment strategies and reporting.
  • Contribute to strategic projects related to workforce development, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget.
  • Maintain accurate records ensuring adherence to relevant policies and compliance standards.
  • Evaluate recruitment campaigns and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Contribute to regular reporting and organisational learning.

Skills And Experience Required

  • Knowledge of the Australian healthcare system and medical training pathways
  • Experience with Job Adder.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies, preferably within healthcare or regional sectors.
  • Experience building effective relationships with stakeholders such as medical candidates, health services, training providers and community partners.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Competence in using recruitment platforms (JobAdder preferred) to manage candidate pipelines and reporting.
  • Administrative skills to manage documentation, scheduling, and compliance.
  • Understanding of inclusive attraction practices that promote workforce diversity, including sensitivity to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Position Details

  • Location: Hybrid, with travel required on an as-needed basis to our partnered health services and community partners. Located in the Loddon Mallee Region would be preferred.
  • Contract Type: Two-year fixed-term contract (FTE negotiable; part-time).
  • Flexibility: Part-time across four or five working days; flexible hours.
  • Salary: Paid in accordance with the Allied Services and Managers Award, HS 4 or 5 (dependent on skills and experience).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about improving healthcare access in regional Australia while contributing to a dynamic, growing organisation. If you are a driven professional with a strong background in recruitment, workforce planning and relationship management, we encourage you to apply

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to make a real impact on healthcare in rural and regional communities.



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