Position overview

This position is for an ASAP commencement for a period of three months with possible extension and / or permanency.

You will assist with a range of high-level administrative duties within the Senior Medical workforce. This position will provide you with board exposure to medical administration predominantly in the areas of medical recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Ensure all human resource practices are in accordance with relevant ACT Government awards and Canberra Health Services policies
• Manage contractual agreements with employees, ensuring accurate renumeration entitlements are applied.
• Liaise with Clinical Units to ensure the timely recruitment, governance and processes are being carried out effectively.
• Lead or participate in relevant Medical Administration projects and policy development, along with conducting recruitment specific training programs
• Prepare reports, briefs, correspondence and submissions on recruitment issued related to the Senior Medical workforce
• Undertake duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the Medical Administration unit as required.

Competencies

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of communication skills
• Ability to be proactive and take appropriate action when required
• High degree of common sense and self-awareness
• High level of attention to detail

Qualifications & Experience

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

• Experience in an administration role

Desirable

• An understanding of medical and contemporary human resource practices in a public sector environment.
• Certificate IV in Health Administration, Human Resources or similar.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances:

• Pre-employment National Police Check.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with staff at all levels and contribute to a positive work environment.
2. Proven ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks whilst managing tight deadlines.
3. Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment, displaying strong customer service skills.
4. Ability to think independently and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in a high-pressure, high-volume work environment
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.