Location: Sydney, NSW
Application Close Date: 27/10/2025

An exciting opportunity exists to join the NSW Medical Administration Training Program in Sydney Local Health District.

Where you will be working

The NSW Medical Administration Program offers a coordinated approach to training that brings together the health system, hospitals, Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) and experienced doctors to ensure that the on-the-job training available in NSW is the best on offer in Australia.

As a Medical Administration trainee, you will join the state-wide Medical Administration Training Network in NSW. You will be supervised by an appropriate supervisor in line with RACMA training requirements and accreditation.

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is offering candidates the opportunity to work in an exciting position within the Public Health Unit (PHU).

What you’ll be doing

The primary purpose of the role of Medical Administration Trainee is to provide administration, management and leadership of clinical and medical services, under supervision, whilst undertaking the training program of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA).

The PHU Medical Administration Trainee will work closely with the Clinical Director and General Manager to support operational management of the PHU through a broad range of activities including recruitment, operational and governance committees and processes, and supporting clinical leads. The Trainee will also work with the SLHD Executive Clinical Advisor supporting their portfolio in medical workforce governance and management.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a Medical Administration Trainee to gain skills and opportunities in a cross-District setting and to apply leadership, management and organisational skills in a range of activities and projects while aligning resources, systems and staffing to optimise the value the PHU delivers to SLHD.

Trainees are assigned a RACMA Preceptor and at least one training supervisor who is a specialist medical administrator (FRACMA), the arrangements for which may alter according to training needs over the duration of the appointment, in order to be exposed to a variety of supervisors and leadership styles. The incumbent will participate in ongoing performance review processes in line with College training and hospital performance review requirements.

Sydney Local Health District’s vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies.

Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centre Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience.

Qualifications 

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
• Evidence of ability to develop across the continuum from novice to master, i.e. participation in term assessments and reports for new trainees, or RACMA based reports for existing trainees.
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, time management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to gather information, analyse data and provide reports with appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate the CORE values of NSW Health, namely Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to key areas of Medical Administration responsibilities such as quality improvement, patient safety, risk management, management and clinical governance.

More information

Click here for the Position Description
For role related queries or questions contact SLHD-MedicalAccreditation@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 27 October 2025