Senior Medical Officer (SMO) Workforce Manager - POWH Medical Workforce Unit.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ607560
Applications close: Sunday 12 October 2025
Senior Medical Officer (SMO) Workforce Manager - POWH Medical Workforce Unit
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The purpose of this position is to effectively provide leadership and management of the recruitment, credentialing, and appointment process of Senior Medical Officers (SMO) within Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH) and associated business units. The position reports to the Operations Manager – Medical Workforce Unit. The Medical Workforce Unit is responsible for the management of all Medical Workforce across the sector and undertakes all aspects of employment lifecycle management including recruitment and human resource management, financial management and general administration including medical staff information management, accreditation and training requirements, and other responsibilities as delegated.
This position is responsible for managing the compliance of SMO recruitment, appointment, and credentialing processes at POWH in accordance with Ministry of Health (MOH) and SESLHD policies and procedures. This position is responsible for managing the recruitment process and accurately compiling the documentation requirements for Senior Medical Officer appointments in accordance with established LHD procedures for submission of appointment to the Medical Dental Appointments Approval Committee (MDAAC). This includes new appointments, existing appointments, change of privileges, change of appointment details, regrade and managerial allowances for Staff Specialists, Visiting Medical Practitioners, Clinical Academics, and Postgraduate Fellows.
This position works closely with the District Senior Medical Officer (SMO) Unit who manage the overall compliance and approval process for Senior Medical appointments including management processes of the MDAAC committee. meeting and contract management.
This role also provides on-site support of the TESL claiming process, SMO mandatory training and orientation plans, and directly manages the SMO Workforce Officer.
This position is required to work closely with all units within the Medical Workforce team in implementing strategic initiatives designed to maintain and improve medical workforce administrative functions.
Where You'll be Working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.
Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
- Orientation and supported transition into your new role
- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
- Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
- Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.
Selection criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in human resource management or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with an ability to interpret awards, agreements and employment legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to perform a range of management and administrative tasks, monitoring and managing work priorities and adjusting workflow as required to achieve required outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Senior Medical Officer awards and policy directives with the ability to interpret and provide advice on employment conditions.
- Demonstrated high level of attention to detail with an ability to quickly and accurately identify and escalate significant issues as they arise, particularly in recruitment and appointment processes.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload to meet conflicting deadlines.
Excellent organisation and communication skills and the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and meet strict deadlines.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Martin Mackertich on Martin.Mackertich@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
