Director, Medical Workforce Unit
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Management - Line - Non Clinical
Req Id - 5178
- Exciting opportunity to lead a contemporary and enthusiastic team at Barwon Health
- Excel your career at the largest organisation in the Geelong region
- Full time position (80 hours a fortnight) with access to ADOs, 5 weeks' annual leave and salary packaging
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, the Youang Surgical Centre Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
About the Medical Workforce Unit
The Barwon Health Medical Workforce Unit supports all our doctors, from Interns to Senior Medical Staff with workforce services including recruitment and credentialing, appointments and contracting, rotation, rostering and timesheet management, pay and leave management. The unit ensures the health service is sufficiently staffed with skilled medical staff to provide a safe, effective and high quality service at all times.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to lead the Medical Workforce Unit to ensure exceptional service and efficient management of the medical staff life cycle.
This role requires you to be an effective communicator with high level of organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will provide clear leadership and direction to the Medical Workforce to meet performance targets and annual work plans and will also be required to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
If you have the skills and experience to lead and support a dynamic and growing medical workforce, we encourage you to apply and join our team at Barwon Health.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
What we can offer you:
- Opportunities
At our Medical Workforce Unit, we are committed to nurturing talent and fostering internal advancement. We offer continuous training, mentorship, and professional development initiatives, empowering you to progress in your career journey and achieve new milestones of success.
- Great team
Join our diverse team of individuals united by a shared passion for making a positive impact.
- Impactful Work
Your contributions will directly impact the lives of our doctors, who play a crucial role in providing essential care to our community. Join us in our mission to deliver excellence in healthcare every day and drive positive change within the industry.
- Collaborative work environment
Discover the strength of teamwork as you work alongside a diverse group of medical, clinical and non-clinical administration, and human resource management professionals, each contributing their unique perspectives. Together, we cultivate a supportive and inspiring environment that encourages growth and mutual learning.
- About the culture
Our Medical Workforce Unit invites passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking professionals like you to become a part of our team. Together, we will shape the future of healthcare!
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits.Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road,Bellarine Peninsulaand theSurf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
To learn more about the region, click here.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you.
Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Ajai Verma
Email: ajai.verma@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 1051
Application closing date: 24th July 2025
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.