Team Leader - Junior Medical Workforce

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrificing

Paid Parental Leave

EAP

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Government's Medical Workforce Support Unit in Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a skilled recruiter to own junior doctor recruitment from application to onboarding across CQHHS. You will coordinate intern and RMO campaigns, term allocations and planned leave, ensure AHPRA registrations, visas, provider numbers and contracts remain current, compliant and ready to go.

Build trusted relationships with Clinical Directors and executives to support workforce

Qualifications

• Experience in medical recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Knowledge of AHPRA registration, visas, and governance requirements.
• Ability to provide workforce planning insights and reporting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intern and RMO campaigns and term allocations.
• Manage annual recruitment calendar and planned leave.
• Provide trusted workforce advice to Clinical Directors and Executives.
• Ensure compliance with registration, visas, contracts and governance.

Skills

Recruitment

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Policy reporting

Negotiation

Job description

About us:The Medical Workforce Support Unit (MWSU) is where the action happens behind the scenes, helping build and support a strong medical workforce across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS).We work closely with Executive leaders, Clinical Directors and medical teams to attract, recruit, onboard and support medical staff , from interns and junior doctors to senior specialists and locums.Our team keeps everything moving, from recruitment and term allocations to credentialing, registration, immigration and clinical governance.We also work alongside the Medical Education Unit to make sure workforce needs, education and quality patient care are all working together.About the role:Own the journey. Manage junior doctor recruitment from first application through to appointment, onboarding and arrival across CQHHS.Master the medical calendar. Coordinate annual Intern and RMO campaigns, term allocations and planned leave to make sure the right people are in the right places at the right time.Keep the essentials on track. Manage AHPRA registration, visas, provider and prescriber numbers, contracts and key governance requirements , making sure everything is current, compliant and ready to go.Be the workforce expert. Provide trusted advice to doctors, Clinical Directors and Executive leaders, build strong relationships and contribute to workforce planning, recruitment strategies and continuous improvement.About you:Understand the world of medical careers, registration, training pathways, recruitment, retention, immigration and the rules that keep it all moving.Confident negotiating complex or sensitive matters and building strong, productive relationships across all levels.Can juggle competing priorities, work independently, solve complex problems and keep things moving when the pressure is on.Strong communicator who can turn information into clear reports, stats and insights that help shape smart workforce decisions.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $139,030 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $56.48 - $61.45 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692161Applications close: Wednesday, 23 September 2026#RockhamptonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.