SMO Workforce Lead: Recruitment & Credentialing

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Additional leave (up to 12 days)

Learning and development

Gym discounts

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

NSW Health seeks a Senior Medical Officer Workforce Manager for the Medical Workforce Unit at Prince of Wales Hospital. The role leads recruitment, credentialing and appointment processes for SMOs across POWH and related units, reporting to the Operations Manager.

You will ensure compliance with MOH/SES-LHD policies, manage documentation for MDAAC approvals, and support TESL claiming, training and onboarding while driving strategic workforce initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in human resource management or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with an ability to interpret awards, agreements and employment legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a range of management and administrative tasks, monitoring and managing work priorities and adjusting workflow as required to achieve required outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Senior Medical Officer awards and policy directives with the ability to interpret and provide advice on employment conditions.
• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail with an ability to quickly and accurately identify and elevate significant issues as they arise, particularly in recruitment and appointment processes.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload to meet conflicting deadlines.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills and the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment, credentialing and appointment processes for Senior Medical Officers (SMOs) within POWH and associated units.
• Manage compliance of SMO recruitment, appointment and credentialing per MOH/SESLHD policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the submission of appointments to the Medical Dental Appointments Approval Committee (MDAAC) and manage documentation for new and existing appointments, changes of privileges, and other related duties.
• Collaborate with the District SMO Unit to oversee the approval process and contract management for SMO appointments.
• Provide on-site support for TESL claiming, mandatory training and orientation plans, and directly manage the SMO Workforce Officer.
• Work with the Medical Workforce team to implement strategic initiatives to improve administrative functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR or equivalent

Job description

NSW Health seeks a Senior Medical Officer Workforce Manager for the Medical Workforce Unit at Prince of Wales Hospital. The role leads recruitment, credentialing and appointment processes for SMOs across POWH and related units, reporting to the Operations Manager.

You will ensure compliance with MOH/SES-LHD policies, manage documentation for MDAAC approvals, and support TESL claiming, training and onboarding while driving strategic workforce initiatives.