Recruitment and Credentialling Coordinator

Peninsula Health; City of Frankston; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Discounts at retailers & dining

Job summary

Bayside Health in Frankston/Peninsula region is seeking a Recruitment and Credentialling Coordinator to support the Medical Workforce Unit in planning, recruitment, credentialing, onboarding, and evaluation of medical staff. The role focuses on operational functions under the MWU Managers and Director to ensure seamless employment processes.

The Coordinator will assist in staffing planning, credentialing, onboarding, and provide employment guidance, including locum and secondment contracting, to

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment
• Knowledge of Medical Enterprise Agreements
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Clear written communication skills
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Outlook and Excel
• Business administration qualification (desirable)
• Onsite parking available
• Salary packaging and novated leasing available
• Discounts at retailers and dining outlets
• Fitness Passport access

Responsibilities

• Support MWU in recruitment and credentialing processes for medical staff
• Assist with onboarding to ensure staff are work-ready
• Advise on employment matters for medical staff
• Manage locum and secondment employment contracts

Skills

Recruitment exp

Medical EAs

Customer service

Reporting

Verbal comms

MS Office

Health admin

Parking

Salary packaging

Discounts

Fitness Passport

Education

Health Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recruitment and Credentialling Coordinator

• Location: Peninsula University Hospital (Frankston)

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The Medical Workforce Unit (MWU) is responsible for medical workforce planning including the recruitment, credentialing, contracting, on-boarding, and evaluation of medical staff across Bayside Health - Peninsula Care Group.

Recruitment and Credentialing Coordinators will be responsible for operational functions under the guidance of the Managers and the Director MWU. As part of the team, the role will provide support to the seamless process of medical employment and retention through the provision of positive employee service functions across the following areas:

• Collaborative medical workforce planning, establishment, and monitoring to ensure adequate staffing for safe and effective service delivery.
• Recruitment of appointments where MWU has direct responsibility for these functions.
• Credentialing and scope of practice of medical staff.
• Managing of on-boarding to ensure medical staff are ‘work ready’.
• Provide advice on issues related to the employment of medical staff.
• Employment contracting of locum and secondment arrangements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrated recruitment experience
• Working knowledge of the Medical Enterprise Agreements
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service
• Ability to prepare reports and other written communication clearly and concisely
• Well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• High level working knowledge of Microsoft office suite, including Outlook & Excel
• Business administration or other health relevant qualification (desirable)
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport

The role ceases advertising on 11th September 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

For role specific information please contact Sonya Broadbent, Director MWU on 0477 000 ***.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2025 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.