Medical Officer Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $81,581 - $108,532 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ461431
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doing
The Medical Office Manager is responsible for providing high level, comprehensive executive business, secretarial and administrative support to the Medical Service in the Department of Neonatology, and specifically to the Head of Department (Medical). The role oversees and manages the medical administration team to ensure the efficient and effective running of administrative services within the department.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Selection Criteria * Previous experience in performing a range of management and administration tasks to support Executive and Senior Level Management.

• Highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to exercise initiative and judgement to independently solve problems in a senior executive and/or clinical environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NSW Health recruitment processes, with experience in the onboarding and training of new staff.
• Experience in the preparation and review of complex correspondence for submission to Facility and/or District Executive
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Experience with hospital billing procedures and demonstrated ability to interpret and present financial data
• Demonstrated high-level computer skills with proficiency in the use of Patient Management Systems and other standard Health Service applications

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For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Luig on Melissa.Luig@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 8890 6568 or Maimuna Haq on maimuna.haq@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 7th February 2024