Medical Workforce Unit Advisor

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Career Growth

Supportive Culture & Belonging

Innovation

World-Class Excellence

Salary packaging up to $12,000 tax‑f​r

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital in Parkville, VIC, seeks an experienced administration professional to support the Medical Workforce Unit. You will manage rostering and allocations, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and participate in after-hours on-call rosters.

Training will be provided to develop all relevant workforce management skills within RMH. You will join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and organisational efficiency, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience working in complex office environments and learning new systems quickly.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Excellent organisation, problem solving and prioritisation skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative approach to working with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Manager of Medical Workforce and other key stakeholders to ensure all administrative aspects of rostering and allocations are completed in a proactive manner.
• Address workforce issues as they arise and elevate appropriately.
• Engage with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Participate in after hours on-call (telephone) roster.

Skills

Experience in complex offices

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Organisation

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Job description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC

The Medical Workforce Unit is a collaborative team, supporting both the junior and senior medical workforce. Reporting to the Medical Workforce Manager and working closely with a small team, you will be responsible for all operational functions relating to doctors.

Although you will ideally have had experience in healthcare and / or workforce management, we will train and develop you in all relevant areas of workforce management at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

The breadth of activities undertaken within the Medical Workforce Team will ensure you remain challenged and continue to learn and develop through your career with us.

Key Accountabilities

• Work closely with the Manager of Medical Workforce and other key stakeholders to ensure all administrative aspects of rostering and allocations are completed in a proactive manner.
• Address workforce issues as they arise and elevate appropriately.
• Engage with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Participate in after hours on-call (telephone) roster.

About you

You are an experienced administration professional who brings

• Experience working in complex office environments and learning new systems quickly
• Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Excellent organisation, problem-solving and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• A collaborative approach to working with internal stakeholders and external partners

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.