Information for employers

Essential criteria before applying

All four of the following essential criteria must be met before applying.

1. Facility location
• Must be in a Distribution Priority Area (DPA) for General Practitioner (GP) positions
• Must be in a District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) for non-GP Specialist positions 
2. Labour market testing requirements
   Information on the Modified Monash Model (MMM) can be found at Modified Monash Model.
• MMM1 locations: 
• Advertise* continuously for 4 weeks on a national job website (example: Seek, Indeed, LinkedIn) and
• Advertise* continuously for 4 weeks on a relevant health site (example: Medical College, Primary Health Network websites). 
• MMM2-7 locations: 
• Advertise* continuously for 3 weeks on a national job website (example: Seek, Indeed, LinkedIn), and
• Advertise* continuously for 3 weeks on a relevant health site (example: Medical College, Primary Health Network websites). 

*Advertisements must meet the criteria set out in the AoN Program Policy Directive 2.1 Criterion 1 – Labour Market Testing

3. Position description
   Must include role details such as title, primary location, salary, required qualifications, and if relevant, after-hours duties.
4. Letter of support
• From the Local Health District Chief Executive for all applications.
• For GP roles only: Two letters of support are required. One from your local Primary Health Network and the other from your Local Health District Chief Executive. 

Guidance for providing these letters can be found in the Area of Need portal when making an application.

Application process for NSW Health facilities

NSW Health facility applications are to adhere to the Area of Need policy directive.   

Public health facilities do not need to provide District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) or Distribution Priority Area (DPA) evidence. However, DPA or DWS status is necessary for Medicare billing. If not provided, the medical practitioner in an approved position may not be able to bill for Medicare items. This responsibility lies with the employer.