Staff Specialist/VMO Coordinator

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until August 2026

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5

Remuneration: $1,458.95 – 1,492.04 per week

Requisition ID: REQ606403

Application Close Date: 28/09/2025

Interview Date Range: 01/10/2025 – 08/10/2025

Contact Details: Danielle Morris| |

About the Opportunity

The Medical Administration Department is seeking to fill a temporary full-time vacancy for the Staff Specialist/VMO Coordinator. This position will provide comprehensive administration support to the Medical Services Support Coordinator, assist with VMO/Staff Specialist Recruitment including all stages of appointment and Documentation and submissions for Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).

The successful incumbent will have a keen eye for detail and will be an adaptable and flexible individual who can respond quickly to changing priorities. This position is responsible for liaising with the medical workforce and other professionals to enable the timely management of activities related to the Medical Workforce at Liverpool Hospital.

This is a target driven position with strict deadlines and performance measures that need to be met and ensure a professional image of the department in dealings with all internal and external key stakeholders.

If you are passionate, want to make a difference and improve health service delivery, we'd like to hear from you

What You'll be Doing

To provide high level administrative support in relation to Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer's recruitment and operational activities.

Where You'll Be Working

Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.

The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.

Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.

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.

• Experience in recruitment of senior medical staff or similar.
• Experience performing a wide a range of high level administrative and support tasks, monitoring and determining work priority to enable adjustments to workflow as required with attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work to meet multiple and strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office application and TRIM. Ability to use Outlook, Excel, and Word at the advanced level.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

Additional Information

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

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.

Connect with us on 'X', Facebook and LinkedIn.