Deputy Medical Workforce Manager

• Full-time, permanent opportunity at NSW's largest private hospital
• Be part of our value-based, caring organisation, and enjoy NFP salary packaging benefits
• Critical role ensuring effective and streamlined medical workforce management

Taking care of people is our reason for being

At Adventist Healthcare caring for people is at the core of who we are. It's what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it's a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team, you'll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

• As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
• Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
• We have many other benefits as well, find out more when you meet us

What you will be doing in this role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Deputy Medical Workforce Manager to provide essential support to the Medical Workforce Manager and Director of Emergency Care in the management and coordination of our medical workforce. This is a key role in ensuring the effective rostering, recruitment and  retention doctors, as well as coordinating workforce accreditation, payroll, and operational needs in alignment with strategic objectives and quality standards.

This role will have a particular focus on managing the Emergency Department portfolio, encompassing recruitment, rostering, payroll, leave management, accreditation, and trainee rotations. You will be responsible for building, managing, and adapting rosters to ensure efficient staffing, closely monitoring vacant shifts, and escalating issues in a timely manner to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times. Additionally, you will ensure that all employed staff are paid accurately and on schedule.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team during a period of transition, where you can truly make the role your own. We are looking for a proactive, flexible and committed specialist who can take ownership, streamline processes, and bring fresh ideas as we evolve our workforce management systems. You will play a key role in driving change, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing staff satisfaction.

Who we're looking for

This is a dynamic and essential role for a motivated, proactive, and commercially-minded professional. You will excel in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities with calmness and professionalism, ensuring clarity even in high-pressure situations.

You will have at least two years of experience in a hospital or medical setting, ideally with a focus on medical workforce management.

Additionally, you will have:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially MS Word and Excel, with expertise in document transcription and spreadsheet management, including financial calculations.
• Experience in rostering within a healthcare environment, along with a solid understanding of award interpretation.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate rosters and payroll.
• A customer-service orientation and the ability to resolve issues effectively when working with colleagues, doctors, and other stakeholders.
• A quick adaptability to new processes and systems.
• Familiarity with recruitment processes (eg. PageUp) and payroll/rostering systems (eg. Kronos).
• Experience in accounting, education program management, or communication is highly desirable.

About Us

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW's largest private hospital.  Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.

What to expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role, then we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the 'Apply' button and we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

Note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Olivia Jacobs on Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.

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