Recruitment Officer

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a Recruitment role in a leading regional hospital? Join our busy People & Culture team at Latrobe Regional Health, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'.

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is currently undergoing a significant workforce growth and is looking for an energetic, dynamic, experienced and skilled Recruitment Officer to help us source and recruit additional talented professionals across the organisation. We have two positions available, both ongoing, one on an 0.8 part time basis (flexible hours available), and the other full time. 

Our Recruitment Officers work closely with our Managers to design strategic recruitment campaigns, directly sourcing applicants via a number of channels and support the recruitment process by managing candidate communications, supporting the interview process and ensuring a timely and positive candidate experience. 

The Recruitment Officers then completes the recruitment process with the coordination of Offers of Employment and agreements, and supports internal movements by processing Variations to contract paperwork. Our Recruitment Officers also support international recruitment activities, attend local Job Fairs and Expos, and help coordinate Work Experience Programs in conjunction with participating teams. 

Additionally, the 1.0 EFT position will project-manage our Mental Health Recruitment Plan to strengthen our capacity to attract and hire qualified mental health professionals. This role will focus on planning and managing recruitment campaigns, improving candidate engagement, and supporting retention efforts, and actively recruiting to lower vacancy rates.

About You
The ideal candidate will have:

• Recruitment or Human Resources background.
• Experience with HRIS software for recruitment and employment management purposes (SuccessFactors would be desirable but not essential).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill.
• The ability to work with agility across multiple campaigns and tight deadlines
• The ability to multitask and is highly organised and self-directed.
• Experience with international employment / working VISA’s / worker relocation would be highly advantageous but not essential.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Flexible and supportive work environment within the P&C team.
• Salary Packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering a range of health education and wellbeing services.
• Access to ongoing development through daily education sessions, bespoke training and career & study support.
• Fantastic social club activities and diverse and inclusive workplace activities.
• Workplace Wellbeing programs and activities uniquely designed for LRH staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career in recruitment and enjoy an environment where you can grow and develop. For more information contact Kirralee Richardson, People and Culture Manager via email: Kirralee.Richardson@lrh.com.au
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About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. All applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications close: 12th September 2025

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au