Junior Medical Officer (JMO) Manager - Coffs Clinical Network

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ597178
Advertising Closes: 19 August 2025

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). 

About the Role 
The Junior Medical Officer (JMO) Unit at Coffs Harbour Health Campus is an award-winning, dynamic hub dedicated to nurturing the next generation of medical professionals. The JMO Manager position is responsible for managing and providing administrative support for the non-specialist medical workforce of Coffs Clinical Network (CCN). The JMO Manager is responsible for all aspects of HR Management including workforce planning, recruitment and retaining junior medical officers and assisting Junior Medical Officers in developing a successful career. 

They assist the medical staff with payroll enquires and signoffs. leave requests and roster development and maintenance.  They also actively promote and participate in patient safety and ongoing quality improvement programs and engage in practices that promote the best possible outcomes for patients/clients, supporting a culture of patient safety, clinical quality and innovation.  The JMO Manager works effectively and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams across the local health district and relevant external service providers.  They assist with the monitoring and responding to incident notifications and complaints as they apply to JMOs.

About You
You will need to have management experience managing a medium workforce along with effective communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  You will also require exceptional time management and organisation skills with ability to meet predetermined targets and deadlines as well as competent computer skills utilising varied and appropriate software programs. 

About Coffs Harbour
Located halfway between Sydney and Brisbane you’ll find the tranquil seaside nature destination known as the Coffs Coast. Renowned for its beaches and the Big Banana monument and amusement park, Coffs Harbour is also a nature lovers’ paradise, surrounded by national parks and facing the solitary islands marine park, home to abundant wildlife, seasonal whales and coral reefs. Just east is the Mutton-bird Island Nature Reserve, with its large population of wedge-tailed shearwater birds and learning centre The place of plenty offers uncrowded beaches, complemented with an abundance of activities and attractions, excellent shopping, fantastic accommodation and award-winning food and drink.

Coffs Harbour Health Campus is a leading regional facility focused on improving health outcomes for the population of approximately 81,000 it services.  The hospital is a level five teaching hospital for medicine, nursing, and allied health and also acts as a hub for health research in the region. We are proud to be teaching the clinicians of tomorrow.   A 357-bed service, CHHC treats nearly 45,000 emergency presentations each year, including patients with a range of serious and life-threatening conditions such as burns and serious trauma.   

Coffs Harbour Health Campus is the hub of the Coffs Clinical Network which also includes smaller facilities such as the Bellinger River and Macksville District Hospitals, Bowraville and Nambucca HealthOne facilities and Dorrigo Multi-Purpose Service (MPS).  The hospital provides a broad range of general and specialist services including general medicine, general surgery, specialist medicine and surgical services, day surgery, planned and emergency operating theatre surgical services. The Hospital also has a coronary care unit (including coronary angiography unit), a large intensive care unit, obstetrics, paediatrics, a 24-hour Emergency Department, oncology, palliative care, stroke, acute renal dialysis, mental health services (including high dependency) and outpatient clinics.

In addition to operating a large acute hospital we offer sub-acute services including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, a regional psychiatric service, specialist clinics, dialysis and a range of outreach services.

Patients requiring neurosurgery or heart surgery are transferred to other facilities for these procedures. A rooftop helipad facilitates aeromedical transfers and patient retrieval.

If you are considering moving to Coffs Harbour Local Government Area for a new role or change in your career, Coffs Harbour is ready to welcome you! As an essential government worker, The Welcome Experience is a program designed to make the transition to moving to Coffs Harbour easier by assisting and supporting essential government workers and their families making Coffs Harbour their new home. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Video link - The Welcome Experience - Coffs Harbour

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

Are you interested in moving to the Mid North Coast? Learn more at The Welcome Experience. A free service supporting businesses, essential workers and their families who are considering moving or have made the move to regional NSW.

A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.