HNELHD - The Workplace Based Assessment Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813.00 - $116,824.00 + Super + Salary Packaging 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ625149
Closing Date: Monday 8th December 

Interview to be held on Friday 12th December

Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Land

As the WBA Program Coordinator, you will work closely with a dedicated team of senior medical clinicians—including the WBA Program Director, WBA Clinical Lead, Northern Hub WBA Coordinator and a committed team of WBA Assessors. This team prides itself on respect, continuous improvement, collaboration and an unwavering commitment to educational quality. 

About The Role:

In this key operational role, you will coordinate and support the delivery of a program that provides IMGs with practical, workplace-based assessment opportunities that meet AMC standards. Every day, your work will contribute directly to helping IMGs progress toward medical registration and long-term careers within the Australian health system.

• Coordinate program activities in collaboration with the WBA Director, WBA Clinical Lead and Northern Hub WBA Coordinator
• Liaise with IMGs and assessors to ensure a seamless assessment journey
• Work in partnership with the AMC Workplace Based Assessment Accreditation Team to maintain program quality and compliance
• Monitor program deliverables, timelines and documentation
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports to support ongoing accreditation
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with national best practice

About You:

We’re looking for a professional with a strategic mindset, strong operational capability and a genuine passion for helping others succeed. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Essential Capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines within assessment periods

Highly Valued Attributes
• Effective collaboration skills
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement
 

What We Offer

You won’t be navigating this role alone. You will receive:
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing support from the WBA Program Director and WBA Clinical Lead
• Access to professional development opportunities through HETI, NSW Health training portals and additional learning resources
• Opportunities to contribute to a nationally recognised program that shapes the future of Australia’s medical workforce

This is more than a job—it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health workforce landscape and to be part of a team that has made Hunter New England Health an employer of choice for medical and support staff alike.

Benefits

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

Additional Information:

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time vacancies. 

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For role related queries or questions contact Aditee Parab aditee.parab@health.nsw.gov.au or 0433 046 646. and Denise Porter on Denise.Porter@health.nsw.gov.au or 0437 267 556

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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