About the role

Mater Health is looking for a Medical Workforce Roster Coordinator to join the team! This full-time, permanent role will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

This role is designed to work collaboratively within the Medical Workforce and Education Services (MWES) team to ensure streamlined and efficient rostering and allocation of junior medical officers to Mater Health.

Salary range: $46.96 - $51.73 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate and distribute the daily rosters for specific ward based rotational Junior Medical Staff employed by Mater Health each term, considering departmental needs and junior medical office roster requests.
• Coordinate sick leave of the Junior Medical Staff and tracking spreadsheet, roster swaps for the Junior Medical Staff ensuring the hospital is appropriately covered.
• Manage specific day to day rosters (for rotational medical officers) and issues such as unplanned leave and reliever allocation as it arises in consultation with the relevant clinical departments and the Medical Workforce Manager. 
• Coordinate Professional Development Leave, Professional Development Allowance and Professional Development Support requests from rotational junior medical staff from start to finish including arranging for Manager approval.
• Coordinate ad-hoc claims from rotational junior medical staff for relocation allowances, maternity leave etc. in consultation with Medical Workforce Manager.
• Input ad-hoc roster changes into Kronos timecards for rotational medical officers when managing swaps, recalls and sick leave. This includes completion of roster amendment forms when required.
• Consistently review and improve rosters to ensure they meet department’s needs and follow best practice for safe working hours.
• Ensure all allocation and roster practices followed are in line with National Standards for hospitals (NSQHS), The Mater RMO Enterprise Agreement, and accreditation standards set by Australian Medical Council for junior medical officer positions.

About you

• Previous experience as a medical workforce, medical rostering coordinator
• Sound understanding of the junior medical workforce roles and responsibilities
• Ability to plan, develop and maintain rostering procedures for junior medical workforce
• Initiative and ability to source information from government and regulatory bodies
• Aptitude for problem solving
• High level communication and liaison skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to respond, prioritise, manage and negotiate workflow within a team environment to achieve targets
• Exceptional communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Agile, adaptable, and willing to embrace and lead change
• Strong quality improvement approach and mindset

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close on March 13th. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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