JMO Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $ $134,809.00 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ617593

Application Close Date: 23/11/2025

Interview Date Range: 26/11/ /12/2025

Contact Details: Debbie Fitzjohn | |

About the Opportunity

The JMO Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the operations and development of Junior Medical Officers, including interns, RMOs, SRMOs, trainees, fellows, clinical superintendents, CMOs, and technical assistants. This position is responsible for managing human resources functions such as recruitment, performance appraisals, and workforce planning, as well as financial oversight and operational strategy. The manager ensures the smooth day-to-day functioning of the JMO Unit, fostering a supportive and efficient environment for junior medical staff to thrive professionally.

In addition to internal management, the JMO Manager leads overseas doctor recruitment efforts, navigating regulatory requirements and integrating international medical professionals into the local healthcare system. This role demands strong organizational, interpersonal, and strategic skills to balance clinical workforce needs with long-term planning and talent development. It's a dynamic opportunity for someone passionate about shaping the future of medical practice through effective leadership and innovation.

What You'll be Doing

The JMO Manager is responsible for: -The effective leadership and management of Junior Medical Officers (including interns, Resident Medical Officers, trainees, senior resident medical Officers, post-graduate fellows, clinical superintendents and career medical officers, technical assistant and assistant in medicine) including human resources functions, financial management, operational planning and recruitment strategies.

• Day-to-day supervision of the JMO Unit including annual performance appraisals.
• Overseeing overseas doctor recruitment.

Where You'll Be Working

Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, situated in one of Australia's most multicultural areas, offers a vibrant and inclusive work environment. With strong affiliations to the University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, and Western Sydney University, the hospital provides extensive opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The upcoming $1.3 billion redevelopment will significantly enhance healthcare delivery, featuring expanded emergency services, intensive care, and advanced surgical facilities. This project will not only improve patient care but also create a modern, integrated health neighbourhood, making it an exciting time to join the team at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital.

The hospital's commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that staff are supported in their roles and can make a meaningful impact on the diverse community they serve.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Can you describe your experience managing a medical workforce and how familiar you are with the NSW Hospital Medical Workforce structure, including any specific challenges you've navigated?
• Tell us about a time you led a team in a high-pressure environment. How did you manage competing priorities and ensure documentation and operational tasks were completed accurately and on time?
• Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills necessary to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience in management of human resources, recruitment and medical payroll services
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

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Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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