Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time, 20 hours per week
Location:
Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service
Position Classification:
Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration:
$ $56.65 per hour
Requisition ID:
REQ614907
Application Close Date:
02/11/2025
Interview Date Range:
05/11/ /11/2025
Contact Details:
Leanne McKechnie – |
About The Opportunity
Are you passionate about medical education and supporting the well-being of doctors in training?
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Education & Medical Administration Coordinator to join our dynamic Mental Health Medical Services team across Mental Health Service, South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD).
In this rewarding position, you will play a vital role in coordinating Psychiatry education programs and supporting the operational and administrative functions of the SWSLHD Mental Health medical workforce. This includes supporting junior and senior medical staff, managing RUM rosters, Junior Medical Officer Awards, liaising with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and ensuring high-quality education experience for our doctors-in-training and workforce planning initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing
To support the training and pastoral needs of Psychiatry Trainees in Mental Health Service, South Western Sydney Local Health District in collaboration with the Director of Medical Services, Network Director of Training, Site Coordinators of Training, Medical Administration Services Team and trainee supervisors. This position would also be required to ensure compliance with AHPRA notifications and medical administration tasks required by the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS). To also support with Senior Medical Officer recruitment within the Medical Administration Services Mental Health Team.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Inpatient Mental Health Services provide comprehensive care across several facilities, including the newly redeveloped Campbelltown Hospital and Liverpool Hospital. These services offer a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals with acute and non-acute mental health needs.
The multidisciplinary teams, consisting of professionals with diverse mental health expertise, deliver exceptional care through specialised units such as the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit, Adult Acute Unit, and Older People's Mental Health Unit. The service is committed to patient safety and high-quality care, maintaining external accreditation with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.
With active teaching and research links to various universities, SWSLHD Inpatient Mental Health Services provide excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Working here means being part of a dedicated team focused on improving mental health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
* Relevant qualifications (business, health management, human resources management or other relevant discipline); or equivalent work experience, or a combination of both.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of medical staff structures within a public hospital with the ability to liaise with a diverse range of people whilst maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.
* Significant demonstrated knowledge and understanding of junior and senior medical selection and appointments systems and processes.
* Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
* Demonstrated ability to analyse and prepare complex correspondence, briefs, reports, charts, tables and other documentation.
* Demonstrated negotiation and time management skills, and the ability to prioritise workflow, and escalate issues appropriately when required.
* Demonstrated high level computer skills, proficiency in the use of Microsoft 365, Intranet and Internet and standard Health Service applications, including but not limited to TRIM, Health Roster, StaffLink, ROB and Oracle.
* Excellent organisational skills and experience in servicing committees, including organisation of meetings, preparation of agendas and recording of minutes.
* Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of
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SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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