Locum Medical jobs in New South Wales

Locum Coordinator - Medical Administration

Position Classification: Administration Officer - Level 6
Remuneration: $86,896.63 - $88,951.42 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Employment Type: Temporary Part - Time
Hours Per Week: 16
Contract Dates: 02 November 2026 to 31 October 2027
Location: Wagga Wagga
Requisition ID: REQ700647
Closing Date: 15 November 2026

About the Role

The Locum Coordinator will manage an effective and efficient Locum Medical Officer Service for Wagga Wagga Base Hospital (WWBH), including the interface with Locum Medical Agencies, to maintain organisational staffing and service provision. You will negotiate and manage agreed terms with agencies, oversee accurate payroll entry and verification for locums, and provide timely advice on industrial awards, legislation and NSW Health policy. You will also build positive relationships with agencies, hospital departments and the Medical Workforce Unit.

Key Accountabilities

• Complete all tasks in relation to the advertisement and onboarding of locum medical officers, including the management of agency and direct locum medical officers.
• Advertise all shifts and rates in line with NSW Health and MLHD policy.
• Book locums after agreement with the correct Head of Department.
• Collect all compliance paperwork in line with NSW Health policies and ensure the necessary compliance checks are completed prior to commencement of duties for all locums.
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of processes and personnel records and retain all documentation in line with the State Records Act.
• Escalate unfilled vacancies, and any compliance or performance issues, to the Manager.
• Provide information and orientation to new starters and notify the relevant site and department of locum commencement dates.
• Assist with Agency invoicing and Locum HealthRoster.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation for Locum Medical Officers.
• Maintain locum databases.
• Liaise and build effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and networks.
• Promote a positive workplace culture with the Medical Workforce Unit.
• Always demonstrate a high standard of ethical behaviour and professional practice.

Key Challenges

• Liaise with Department Heads to manage the coordination of senior and junior locum medical officers and ensure all documentation for relevant medical staff is in order for the WWHS Executive, Contracts and Credentialing committee (MDAAC), the WWHS Workforce Committee and the Medical Workforce Unit.
• Liaise with the Fleet and Accommodation Officer and the MLHD Travel Office to ensure locum compliance with WWHS policies and procedures for accommodation, vehicles and travel arrangements.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage conflicts of resources and priorities.

Essential Criteria

• All staff are required to complete and submit a Pre-employment Health Declaration Form.
• Dependent on position applied for, you will need to complete or provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Criminal Record Check (NCRC) and/or Aged Care Check.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of medical staff structures within a public hospital with the ability to liaise with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrated organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding environment with a capacity to prioritise competing demands and achieve results with a customer focused approach.
• Demonstrated capacity to prepare documentation to a high standard.
• Advanced computer literacy and keyboard skills, including word processing, database, spreadsheets and enterprise computer systems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn legislative requirements, organisational policy and procedures associated with the management of Locum recruitment and utilisation.
• Proven engagement, collaboration and customer service skills with the capability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Need More Information

For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Wray via Wendy.Wray@health.nsw.gov.au

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