North Queensland International Medical Graduate Prep Program Support Officer

at  Queensland Health

The opportunity An exciting opportunity is available to participate in the establishment of an innovative work readiness program for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). This role will contribute to the effective delivery of a professional and candidate focused medical employment service and education program as part of the North Queensland International Medical Graduate Preparation program within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS).
The North Queensland International Medical Graduate Preparation Program (NQ IMG Prep) aims to create a pipeline of locally trained, orientated and work ready IMG Doctors for the medical workforce across North Queensland. The program will involve a mix of formal education sessions and clinical attachments to assist candidates to successfully enter the North Queensland medical workforce.
The Medical Employment Coordinator and Program Support Officer NQ IMG Rep role will involve the functions of coordinating selection and appointment processes for International Medical Graduates as part of their participation in the NQ IMG Prep program, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Queensland Health policy. NQ IMG Prep candidates will require registration with AHPRA to allow participation in the clinical attachment portions of the program. This role will also assist with other administrative tasks required for the successful development, implementation, and delivery of the NQ IMG Prep program including but not limited to curriculum planning, development, and evaluation, coordination of the teaching schedule, room bookings, assistance with preparing reports and other submissions relevant to the NQ IMG Prep program, and otherwise providing administrative support to the Director of Clinical Training NQ IMG Prep as they perform the functions of their roles within THHS.

Employment Term

• Fixed Term Temporary full-time, up to 12 months

Generous remuneration package value up to $110,852 p.a. comprising:

• Salary rates between $3380.20 - $3724.00 p.f. (AO4)
• Annual leave loading + leave
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options, locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

Role requirements

• Whilst there are nil mandatory requirements for this role, previous experience working in a similar role or Medical Administration would be highly regarded.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Experience in working with people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated high level ability to work within a team to achieve collective goals and deliver project outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the processes required to ensure appropriate medical registration for all medical officers, including staff specialist.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to identify applicant registration conditions to:
• Provide a suitable candidate shortlist.
• Progress to offer of employment.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on upholding the THHS values.
• Demonstrated complex problem-solving skills including those specifically related to application of the legislative requirements for Medical Officers including medical registration procedures, credentialing, immigration requirements, appointment processes and Medical Officer Award, MOCA and Entitlements

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.
Townsville North Queensland
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• Whilst there are nil mandatory requirements for this role, previous experience working in a similar role or Medical Administration would be highly regarded