Team Leader DIT Operations
Skills
About the role
Title: Team Leader DIT Operations
Requisition ID: 6818
Location:
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
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Job Posting Date: 24 Jul 2026
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Team Leader- Operations Doctors in Training
Permanent, Full Time with monthly day off + 5 weeks annual leave
Experience career progression at a values-based organisation
Autonomous role supported by the Interprofessional Workforce leadership team
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to coordinate the operational functions of our Doctors in Training (DiT) program. In this role, you will lead a team of Operations Coordinators and work in partnership with the Team Leader Recruitment Doctors in Training and Administrative teams to deliver an efficient, compliant, and well-supported medical junior workforce.
The Operations team plays a critical role in workforce planning and management, with responsibilities including doctor rostering, rotation planning, training coordination, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the DiT program.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Previous leadership experience in a dynamic healthcare environment
A strong commitment to quality improvement and service provision
The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Mentor and Shadowing program
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
An accessible Employee Assistance program accessible
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please click here to view the position description
Contact Person: Shirley Chen
Contact Email: Shirley.Chen@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 21 August 2026
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
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