vCare is responsible for providing world class rural health care to our population by ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time, by the right team, all of the time!
To be considered for interview, candidates must address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 2 Oct 2023 – job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $62,525.58 - $64,583.50 pa (plus super) ; $31.53 - $32.57 per hr (plus super)
Location: Dubbo, NSW
Dispatch Coordinator
Operations Directorate - vCare
About the role:
An exciting opportunity exists within Western NSW Local Health District vCare Team for an energetic and passionate person who will be required to work closely with advanced clinical and non-clinical team members, state-wide technology and a diverse range of transport options to coordinate care for patients right across the LHD.
Western NSW LHD encourages suitably qualified Aboriginal people to apply for this position.
This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.
Where you’ll be working:
Dubbo is a major regional city with a population of around 50,000 people, situated on the beautiful Macquarie River, 420 kilometres north-west of Sydney. It is a progressive city with a thriving town centre. There are daily flights, trains and buses to the eastern seaboard and many regional towns. Known as the cosmopolitan heart of New South Wales, Dubbo has great shopping and sporting facilities and provides a perfect base from which to explore the eastern interior of our beautiful state.
Watch the below video to find out what it’s like to work with the Western NSW Local Health District vCare Team:-
About us:
WNSWLHD is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.
We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
Some of the benefits of working with us include:
- Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.
- Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career.
- Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.
- Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.
- Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.
- Fitness Passport and free and confidential counselling services.
How to apply:
Candidates must read the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria for the role, providing examples where required. You must also upload a copy of your current CV as part of your application. For assistance, see our Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD. For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
Applications will close 29 May 2023 – 11:59pm.
For role related enquiries, please reach out to Sandra Guilfoyle on (02) 6809 8806 or sandra.guilfoyle@health.nsw.gov.au
COVID-19 Response:
All NSW Health workers are required to provide a record of their COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role, or have an approved medical contraindication certificate.
Talent Pool
If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to an eligibility list where you could be offered an alternative position per the relevant Award.
