Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is seeking an experienced Director of Central Agency Hub to lead the management of temporary agency workers across clinical and non-clinical areas within our healthcare organisation. Reporting to the Chief of People Operations, you will oversee a skilled team responsible for coordinating agency staff across medical, nursing, allied health, administrative, and support services, while optimizing staffing solutions and driving cost-efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Lead the coordinator(s) managing the engagement of temporary agency staff.Oversee agency relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance.Implement strategies to reduce agency costs and improve staffing processes.Ensure compliance with healthcare governance and policies (NSW Health, Victorian Department of Health).Develop KPIs and track agency usage and performance.Analyze data to identify trends, compliance issues, and opportunities for improvement.Collaborate with stakeholders to innovate and share best practices.Lead change management initiatives and contribute to strategic planning.What We're Looking For:Proven experience in managing agency staffing in healthcare, with expertise in clinical and non-clinical recruitment.Strong leadership and team management experience in complex recruitment settings.Excellent contract management, negotiation, and cost management skills.Advanced analytical skills, with experience using workforce management systems (Optima preferred).Strong financial acumen, including budget management and cost reduction strategies.Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, ideally in a healthcare environment.Postgraduate qualifications in business, HR, or a related field (desirable).Employment Type: This is a permanent, full-time opportunity.AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community.Closing Date: 1st December, 2024For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Rebecca Jhonston at ****** for a confidential discussion.Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.
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