Junior Medical Workforce Officer, Victorian Rural Generalist Program - Temporary Full Time - NCN HealthHybrid

Position:         Hume Rural Generalist Medical Workforce Officer, Victorian Rural Generalist Program

Location:        This position may be based in Shepparton, Numurkah, Yarrawonga or Wangaratta

EFT/Hours:   1.0 EFT (80 Hours Per Fortnight) with a monthly ADO

Status:          Temporary Full Time - Until 30th June 2026

Salary: FT $ 42.2200 plus 11.5% superannuation

About the Role:

NCN Health have an exciting opportunity for a Hume Rural Generalist Medical Workforce Officer, Victorian Rural Generalist Program to join our team in across the Hume Region. The Hume Rural Generalist Medical Workforce Officer (RG Workforce Officer) will play a crucial role in the management of the Victorian Rural Generalist Program (VRGP) across the Hume region and provide support to trainees in establishing links between all stakeholders involved in the training, education and employment of rural generalists.

The RG Workforce Officer will receive direction from and work collaboratively with the Hume Regional Network to achieve the program objectives in the implementation and expansion of VRGP across the region, aligned with health service and community need. 

The Hume Region Coordinator and the Statewide Rural Generalist Coordinator will provide guidance and direction to the Hume RG Workforce Officer to support them in achieving the VRGP objectives for the region as outlined in the VRGP Program Management Framework.

The RG Workforce Officer must be willing and available to travel extensively throughout their region and State to support trainees, supervisors and mentors. Face-to-face contact, either in person or ‘virtual’ is an integral part of the education support function. In addition, RG Workforce Officer will be responsible for the provision of secretariat support for the regional network and the delivery of marketing, engagement and education activities. 

What we are looking for:

• Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly encouraged
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including developing and maintaining communication channels and networks with clinicians across healthcare settings.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse range of stakeholders including clinicians and trainees to achieve identified program objectives.
• Current knowledge of contemporary rural and regional medical workforce issues and programs. 

What we can offer you:

• Salary Packaging
• Professional Development and Study Leave
• Social Club
• Free parking
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Health and Wellbeing Programs
• NCN Health uniform provided

About NCN Health:

NCN Health is an amalgamated rural health service caring for diverse rural communities across the Moira Shire, with approximately 18,000 people in our community, which includes Nathalia, Cobram , Numurkah and surrounding communities.

NCN Health upholds our three core values of Respect, Accountability and Partnership. Our purpose is to build healthy communities together, and our promise is to work together to provide safe, high-quality care that improves the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities we live in.

Mandatory Screening Checks:

All appointments at NCN Health are subject to a current Employee Working with Children Check and a National Police Check issued within the last 6 months. Some positions may require a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia.

A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Enquiries:

Merryn Lodding, Victorian Rural Generalist Program Hume Region Coordinator, Phone : 0418 260 398

For further information please see position description and submit response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.

 Closing Date:

Tuesday, 3rd June 2025 at 11:59pm

As an inclusive employer, NCN Health is committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, NCN Health promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

NCN Health's ongoing commitment to our employees, volunteers and community is to prioritise the wellbeing and safety of those who have or are experiencing family violence through our workplace support programs. We have zero tolerance to Occupational Violence and Aggression and zero tolerance to Bullying and Harassment.

NCN Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.