RWAV (Rural Workforce Agency Victoria) is a non-profit government funded organisation improving healthcare for rural, regional and Aboriginal communities in Victoria.

At RWAV we create sustainable health workforce models that support Victoria's rural, regional and Aboriginal communities. In drawing upon trusted relationships, smart data and best practice we establish models that are capable, connected and tailored to the communities we serve.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a senior and experienced temp recruitment consultant to manage our established GP locum program. The RWAV Specialist GP Locum Program supports the retention of doctors in rural and regional Victoria by providing short-term locum relief for holidays, sickness, education leave, and to assist workforce shortages.

As the GP locum recruiter, you will be responsible for the management of this program which includes building and maintaining a pipeline of high-quality doctors and managing vacancies to provide short-term support for health services in rural communities across Victoria.

If you are an agency recruiter who is tired of trying to meet unachievable KPIs or billing targets or an internal recruiter who wants to increase your portfolio scope then this could be the role for you. You will be supported to embrace opportunities to demonstrate your customer service and client management expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Building and maintaining a pipeline of high-quality doctors
• Managing and administering all contracts, credentialing and compliance requirements related to placements in consultation with stakeholders such as Victorian medical practices and Medicare
• Registering, promoting and maintaining GP locum vacancies on RWAV’s website and other relevant advertising media
• Promoting RWAV’s GP locum services to eligible doctors, rural general practices and other relevant stakeholders
• Managing all aspects of the GP Locum program’s budget in accordance with guidelines and delegations

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification
• Significant experience managing high volume temp/locum recruitment preferably with exposure to healthcare and/or related industries
• Outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed written communication skills, including experience with report writing
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with demonstrated experience in stakeholder liaison, collaboration and building positive relationships
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the specific health, cultural and social issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage high volume recruitment and tight deadlines
• High level computing skills including a sound knowledge and experience using a CRM and Microsoft office suite

Desirable:

• Previous work experience in rural and regional health is desirable, but not essential.

Benefits and perks of working at RWAV

As an employer of choice, RWAV offers the following employee benefits:

• Hybrid work from home/office model
• Flexible work/life balance
• FBT-exempt salary packaging options
• Professional development
• Access to “Flexi Days” off.
• Active social club

To apply for this position and be considered for an interview, please click Apply Now to submit your application.

If you have any questions please contact Jo Willatts, Senior Manager Healthcare Access at [email protected], using the subject line: Recruitment Coordinator - RWAV Specialist GP Locum Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note you will be required to provide the following prior to commencement in the position:

• Certification of Tertiary Qualifications
• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccinations
• A National Police check is required prior to commencement in the position