Victorian Rural Generalist Program Project Officer

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region. Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS. 

This isn't just another administration job. As the Victorian Rural Generalist Program Project Officer (VRGP) you'll play a key role in supporting the doctors who care for rural and regional communities across Gippsland. Your work will directly contribute to attracting, training and retaining doctors in areas where they are needed most.

The Contract: Part Time – 38 hours per fortnight | Fixed Term until 1 July 2028

Flexible hours and the ability to work from home.

The Position:

As the VRGP Project Officer, you will coordinate key rural medical workforce programs, providing administrative, financial and stakeholder support to help attract, train and retain doctors across Gippsland. Working closely with health services, GP clinics and training organisations, you'll drive education, engagement and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen rural healthcare outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, coordinating priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes.

The ideal applicant will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in health, business, education, administration or a related field.
• Experience in healthcare, workforce development or health service environments will be highly regarded
• Strong organisational, communication and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Please view the full key selection criteria in the position description here

Why Should you Apply:

• Flexible part-time hours with work-from-home options.
• Make a real impact on rural healthcare and medical workforce development.
• Use your organisational and relationship-building skills in a rewarding role.
• Build valuable networks across the Gippsland health sector.
• Grow your career while enjoying excellent salary packaging benefits

Applications close: Sunday 16th August 2026

Ready to make a difference? For more information contact:

Julie Rogalsky, Regional Rural Generalist Coordinator - Gippsland on 0433 818 066.

Applications are to include:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role in line with the position description
• A resume (including two recent referees)

All appointments are subject to the below requirements.  Successful applicants are unable to commence until these have been provided: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 
• Immunisation Status Clearance 
• Working with Children Check

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