Medical Workforce Unit Manager

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is East Gippsland’s largest employer providing a comprehensive array of health care services to our community.  Located in the beautiful Victorian region of East Gippsland, you will relish a relaxed lifestyle living on the Gippsland Lakes with easy access to isolated beaches, the high-country and snow fields. BRHS offers a rewarding work environment providing challenge, variety and a range of opportunities to progress your career.  You will join our dedicated team of health professionals and support teams who are committed to delivering our purpose of Best Care Experience.  Every Person, Every Time.  Be bold, make the change now!

Lead a dedicated team supporting clinicians and services across BRHS as our Medical Workforce Unit Manager.

An exciting leadership opportunity exists for an experienced workforce, HR or health administration professional to lead the Medical Workforce Unit at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service. This pivotal role provides administrative leadership and operational oversight of medical workforce functions, supporting safe, sustainable and high‑quality medical services across the organisation. If you enjoy leading people, improving systems and working closely with senior clinicians and executives in a dynamic healthcare environment, this role offers both challenge and impact.

The Contract: Full Time, Ongoing, 80 hours per fortnight with ADO

The Position

The Medical Workforce Unit Manager provides leadership and direction to the Medical Workforce Unit, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, rostering, payroll coordination, accreditation support and workforce planning for junior and senior medical staff.

Working closely with the Operational Director Medical Workforce and Dental Services, Executive Director Medical Services and key clinical stakeholders, the role ensures medical workforce systems, processes and compliance requirements are met efficiently, accurately and within budget.

This position leads a small, dedicated team and plays a key role in strengthening medical workforce sustainability, staff experience and service delivery outcomes.

The Team

The Medical Workforce Unit sits within the Medical Services Directorate and supports medical staff across the organisation through recruitment, placement, rostering, training coordination, accreditation, credentialing and welfare support. The team works closely with Medical Education, People & Culture, Clinical Directors, executive leaders and external agencies to support a high‑quality medical workforce.

Why BRHS?

• Join East Gippsland’s largest employer and a growing, progressive regional health service
• Make a meaningful impact supporting clinicians who deliver essential care to the community
• Lead and shape medical workforce systems, processes and service delivery
• Work collaboratively with senior clinical and executive leaders in a supportive, values driven workplace
• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging options to increase take‑home pay

What You Bring

• Experience in workforce, HR or business administration, preferably healthcare
• Proven people leadership and team management capability
• Knowledge of medical workforce operations, including recruitment and rostering
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Excellent organisation, judgement and problem-solving skills

Please refer to the position description for the full key selection criteria here.

Interested? For more information contact:

Delia Wong, Executive Director Medical Services on (03) 5150 3221.

Applications close: Wednesday, 29th April 2026

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply” and are to include:

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at people.culture@brhs.com.au

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