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Director of Workforce and ResourcingPermanent Full-Time | Senior Leadership RoleMildura, VictoriaShape the future of healthcare workforce in regional VictoriaMildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH) is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Director of Workforce and Resourcing to lead the transformation of our workforce attraction and recruitment function. In this newly created senior leadership role, you will work closely with the Executive Director of People, Culture and Contract Services, as well as the Human Resources, Organisational Development, and broader hospital leadership teams, including close collaboration with Clinical Education and Clinical Leadership, to deliver a forward looking strategy that strengthens workforce sustainability, reduces agency reliance, and builds workforce pipelines across both clinical and non-clinical roles.With a key focus on the permanent conversion of temporary and agency staff, the Director will lead initiatives that enhance the candidate, hiring manager, and employee experience; drive innovation in sourcing strategies; and embed recruitment as a core business capability across the organisation. The role requires both strategic leadership and a hands-on approach, including operational oversight of day-to-day recruitment functions, while leading a small, dedicated team to deliver end-to-end workforce resourcing outcomes.Key priorities of the role:Drive the design and delivery of workforce resourcing aligned with workforce planning.Lead targeted attraction and conversion strategies to reduce reliance on high-cost temporary and agency labour.Collaborate across nursing, midwifery, mental health, medical, education, and corporate services to meet evolving workforce needs.Implement campaign-based recruitment pipelines, supported by robust onboarding and early retention pathways.Deliver real time insights and analytics to support hiring transparency and proactive workforce decisions.Streamline recruitment systems, workflows, and employer branding to enhance candidate experience and market positioning.What were looking for:Proven success in leading strategic and operational recruitment in a complex or high-volume environment, ideally healthcare or government.Expertise in converting agency/temporary staff into permanent roles and building workforce pipelines.Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.Deep understanding of recruitment governance, onboarding, candidate experience, and employer branding.A hands-on leader who can work both strategically and operationally with recruitment teams and stakeholders.Demonstrated partnership across HRBPs, OD, clinical education, and service leaders.The Mildura Base Public Hospital is an organisation driven by a genuine focus on patient centred care, delivering exceptional care for our consumer base of over 80,0000. With this focus guiding the functioning of our organisation on a day-to-day basis in line with our HEART values we have established a work environment in which there are greater levels of employee engagement and professional development than ever seen before. Our workforce of over 1200 employees are committed to providing a service to our community 24/7 which will have long lasting positive outcomes.Our People, Our H.E.A.R.T:Our H E A R T values (Happy Empathetic Accountable Respectful Team Based) are so much more than words; they are the driving force behind what we do every day. These values are lived throughout the organisation across each department, role and location.What MBPH has to offer you:Internal Professional Development including but not limited to the opportunity for eligible employees to access scholarships for postgraduate studies as well as specifically designed programs within MBPH for skill developmentAn environment where external professional development is supported and encouragedA location centre of town reducing travel timesFree parking on site for all employeesSalary Packaging Pay less taxEmployee Assistance ProgramsEmployee Intervention Programs Free Remedial Therapy and PhysiotherapyFree employee events and celebrations (check out our Facebook page @MilduraBasePublicHospital to see what we have been up to this past year)At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This is supported through our internal network of LGBTQIA+ Allies and organisational membership with ACON Pride in Diversity.Our membership with ACON Pride in Diversity shows our commitment to building an inclusive workplace.How we model our values:MBPH employees are 3% more satisfied compared to other health services, a 7.8% increase from 20227:10 employees live and breathe our MBPH HEART Values86% of employees feel a sense of accomplishment from their work94% say they can use their skills and knowledge in their job79% of employees feel included, which is a 1.3% increase above the Victorian Public Sector9.8% increase in satisfaction with work/life balance since 2022Priority on learning and development of staff has increased by 10% since 2022How to Apply:All applications must be lodged online by clicking on the apply now button.A valid Working with Children Check and a National Police Check (undertaken in the last three months) are required.Applications close: 4 August 2025Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?The Mildura Base Public Hospital is an organisation driven by a genuine focus on patient centred care, delivering exceptional care for our consumer base of over 80,000. With this focus guiding the functioning of our organisation on a daily basis, in line with our HEART values, we have established a work environment in which there are greater levels of employee engagement and professional development than ever seen before. Our workforce of over 1250 employees are committed to providing a service to our community 24/7 which will have long lasting positive outcomes.The Mildura Base Public Hospital is an organisation driven by a genuine focus on patient centred care, delivering exceptional care for our consumer base of over 80,000. With this focus guiding the functioning of our organisation on a daily basis, in line with our HEART values, we have established a work environment in which there are greater levels of employee engagement and professional development than ever seen before. Our workforce of over 1250 employees are committed to providing a service to our community 24/7 which will have long lasting positive outcomes.Perks and benefits Professional Development Opportunities Regional Living Employee Perks Focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices HEART Values Modelling our Values Flexible Working Wrap Around Support for RelocatorsTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr