Medical Student Administration Coordinator

Written By Margot Schoonmaker-Barton

Casual Position | 17.5 hours per week | Wednesday required + flexible hours across the week

Are you a highly organised people-person who enjoys bringing people together and making things happen? Do you thrive in a role where every day is different and where your work directly supports the next generation of rural doctors? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Medical Student Coordinator to support University of Wollongong medical students undertaking rural placements throughout the Griffith region. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and rewarding experience for students while helping strengthen the future rural health workforce.

About MPHN

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is passionate about improving health outcomes for communities across the beautiful Murrumbidgee region of southern NSW. We work collaboratively with health professionals, service providers, and local communities to deliver innovative, evidence-based solutions that make a real difference. Our focus is on creating healthier communities through better access to care, smarter use of data, and programs that respond to local needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Medical Student Coordinator, you’ll be the go-to person for all things student support. From orientation to placements, training days to social activities, your job is to make sure students not only succeed—but thrive—during their time in the beautiful Murrumbidgee region.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating medical student orientations, placements and rosters across the western MPHN.

  • Organising Regional Academic Days, training events and learning activities.

  • Supporting the recruitment and onboarding of casual academic tutors.

  • Helping students and their families connect with the local community (think welcome BBQs, local events, community networks).

  • Liaising with GP practices, hospitals, and health services to support student placements.

  • Providing admin support across the program and keeping track of equipment and resources.

  • Gathering feedback from students and partners—and turning it into meaningful improvements.

  • Helping share the great work we do through MPHN publications.

  • Attending events and occasional travel across the region (yes, with the odd overnight stay!).

What Makes This Role Special?

  • Impact: You’ll help to shape the rural experience of future doctors, building a stronger health workforce for regional Australia.

  • Flexibility: Work 17.5 hours per week, with Wednesdays as your key working day in Griffith and flexibility to schedule the remaining hours to suit your lifestyle.

  • Stability: While appointed as a casual employee, the role offers regular ongoing hours and is expected to continue through to at least December 2027, subject to ongoing program funding.

  • Community: Be part of a passionate team that values connection, wellbeing and making a difference.

  • Variety: From administration and event planning to student support and stakeholder engagement, no two days are the same.

We’d Love to Hear from You If You...

  • Have strong communication and organisational skills

  • Can juggle multiple tasks without breaking a sweat

  • Enjoy working both independently and as part of a team

  • Feel comfortable engaging with professionals, students and the broader community

  • Have experience in admin, education, or health (bonus points for all three!)

  • And, you can work Wednesdays in our Griffith office

Why Join the MPHN Team?

At MPHN, we’re on an exciting journey - evolving our people, culture, and impact to take us to the next level. Join a passionate team that’s driving real change in rural and regional health, where innovation, collaboration, and purpose are at the heart of everything we do.

What Sets Us Apart

  • We offer a supportive, forward-thinking workplace where your contributions are valued and your ideas matter

  • Enjoy salary packaging benefits working for a not-for-profit organisation

  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

  • Flexible work arrangements that fit your lifestyle

  • A genuinely supportive team culture that backs you every step of the way

  • Dedicated health and wellbeing initiatives to help you thrive

  • Access to cultural and study leave

  • Shutdown period between Christmas and New Year to rest and recharge

Information package and position description

Apply now by submitting your CV and a covering letter addressing the essential criteria in the above Position Description.

Please apply through Seek here

Applications close: Friday 11 September 2026

Margot Schoonmaker-Barton