JMO Coordinator

Position: JMO Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration
Remuneration: Grading equivalent to a NSW Health Manager Level 1 (HSM1)

Hours Per Week: 38 *Flexible working options considered for the successful candidate

About Northern Beaches Hospital
Operated by Healthscope, Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) is located in Frenchs Forest, only 13kms north of Sydney CBD. The hospital is a contemporary 488 bed facility comprising of 60% public and 40% private beds. Northern Beaches Hospital is a dedicated facility for all patients in the local area, designed to optimise patient safety and overall experience, and to provide meaningful management and operational efficiencies that benefit everyone. Key to the hospital's success is a highly skilled and expert team of staff who are supported by a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities.

About the Role

The JMO Coordinator is responsible for providing efficient and effective administration services to the functions that support the Medical Workforce Unit, including:

• Junior Medical Officer (JMO) / Senior Medical Officer recruitment and on-boarding
• Locum recruitment and management
• Supporting the delivery of clinical services across the hospital and liaising with key stakeholders at NBH, NSW Health and Healthscope.

As a leader of our Medical Workforce, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our medical workforce. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team that values excellence, teamwork, and ongoing learning. This position reports directly to the Medical Workforce Unit Manager, and works in collaboration with the Medical Workforce team.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate JMO/SMO recruitment, on-boarding and credentialing, and manage JMO recruitment/rotation processes for Healthscope, collaborating with the Northern Sydney Network, business units, and secondment sites as required.
• Provide a broad range of administrative support, including preparing reports, correspondence, and audits (mandatory training, AHPRA, Visa, WWCC, Safe Working Hours, UROC).
• Assist with junior and senior medical staff enquiries, orientation and wellbeing by providing timely advice, support and guidance as appropriate.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of relevant industrial awards, legislatives requirements, and policies and procedures at a local, district and State level.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the unit, and achievement of key performance indicators, planning and implementation as required.

Essential requirements:

1. Relevant qualifications and/or relevant equivalent work experience.

2. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.

3. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and learn quickly.

4. Proven ability to manage workload in a high volume environment, with competing priorities, requiring high level analytical skills and high level of attention to detail.

5. Proven ability to liaise with and build rapport with a diverse range of staff whilst maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.

6. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Internet, e-mail technology and MS Office applications and experience in the use of complex electronic/software systems and applications.

Desirable requirements:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of recruitment and remuneration processes and practices with the ability to interpret employment conditions for medical staff.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Prioritise effectively and function in a busy team work environment to meet deadlines;
• Have experience in a similar unit in the public or private sector;
• Demonstrate knowledge of computer applications including but not limited Microsoft Office and the Internet/Intranet
• Demonstrate knowledge of, or proficiency to learn a Payroll software package and cGoV credentialing software
• Liaise with and develop positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate knowledge of, or proficiency to learn medical terminology
• Ideally have HR, Payroll or Recruitment experience relevant to the role
• Handle sensitive matters with discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality

Why join us?

• Supportive Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to improving healthcare delivery.
• Critical Role: You'll be at the heart of our medical workforce operations, ensuring accurate rosters, efficient payroll management, and seamless recruitment processes. Your contributions directly impact patient care and the smooth functioning of our healthcare services.
• Learning Opportunities: We're looking for a motivated self-starter who thrives on learning. You'll have the chance to expand your skills and knowledge while contributing to meaningful projects that matter.
• Employee Benefits: Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family, salary packaging (novated leasing and superannuation) as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria and your CV along with the contact details of two professional referees. Application close 13 July 2024

For further information: Please contact Nicole Franzen, JMO Unit Manager at or on 9105 5905

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children's Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.