Lead the Scheme. Shape the Workforce. Strengthen Rural Communities.

Location: Waratah Campus
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary up to 12 Months
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Salary: $114,251 - $134,809 p.a. + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026 (extended)
Requisition ID: REQ672384

About The Role

At Hunter New England Health, we know that attracting and retaining a skilled workforce is critical to delivering quality healthcare in our rural and regional communities.

We're looking for a collaborative and strategic leader to drive the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (RHWIS) and lead innovative rural talent attraction initiatives that make a genuine difference where they're needed most.

You'll lead the effective implementation and strategic oversight of one of NSW Health's key rural workforce initiatives, ensuring RHWIS is delivered through strong policy leadership, robust data management and reporting, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement that supports rural workforce attraction and retention outcomes.

You'll also play a key part in strengthening HNE's rural workforce by building hiring manager capability, enhancing talent pipelines and developing targeted attraction strategies for approved RHWIS positions and other critical rural vacancies. Providing expert advice, identifying emerging workforce needs and partnering with key stakeholders, you'll help improve recruitment outcomes and candidate experience across our rural and regional services.

What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for someone who brings both strategic insight and operational excellence. You will demonstrate:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (RHWIS), managing position reviews, applications and policy administration to ensure incentives are administered accurately, efficiently and in line with NSW Health requirements.

Own and oversee RHWIS reporting and data governance, maintaining the integrity of the District's central database and SharePoint register to support Ministry reporting, funding allocations and informed decision-making.

Monitor and manage risk, proactively identifying issues related to milestone obligations, staff movements and policy compliance to ensure incentive arrangements are appropriately managed and risks are mitigated.

Provide expert advice and stakeholder support, working closely with the Ministry of Health, People & Culture teams and operational leaders on policy interpretation, industrial matters and emerging workforce challenges.

Represent Hunter New England Health at local and state forums, contributing to consultations, sharing insights and helping shape the continuous improvement of the evolving RHWIS framework.

Build understanding and capability across the District, delivering education and advisory sessions to recruitment teams, hiring managers and senior leaders on RHWIS governance, eligibility and best practice.

Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to identify workforce needs, developing practical solutions to address critical shortages and hard-to-fill vacancies across rural and regional services.

Strengthen capability in rural recruitment, providing coaching, guidance and tools that support fair, capability-based selection practices and effective talent identification.

Develop and implement targeted attraction initiatives, leveraging sourcing, advertising and recruitment marketing strategies to connect talented candidates with approved RHWIS positions and other priority rural vacancies.

About You

We're looking for someone who sees possibility where others see process.

You'll be someone who thrives on creating opportunities and turning ideas into action. You don't wait to be told what to do you bring initiative, take ownership and have the confidence to build and evolve the talent attraction component of this role from the ground up.

You'll bring exceptional attention to detail and the ability to navigate complex information with accuracy, balancing governance and compliance requirements with a solutions-focused mindset. You are a strong communicator, able to tailor your approach to diverse audiences, build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Most importantly, you'll be excited by the opportunity to shape something new. You'll enjoy identifying opportunities for improvement, testing innovative approaches and partnering with others to strengthen rural workforce attraction and deliver meaningful outcomes for our communities

Ready to Apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following criteria:

Excellent computer skills and experience, including databases and spreadsheets and general financial knowledge including strong numerical skills and accuracy in performing calculations (reword to give example of where you have worked with a large volume of data)

Demonstrated experience supporting talent attraction initiatives, workforce planning activities on recruitment strategies within a complex organisational environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work confidently and professionally with employees at all levels

NSW drivers' licence and willingness to travel across HNELHD and attend state-wide recruitment and workforce events.

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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Dyball on [email protected]

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Proximity to shopping and other services

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information:

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.