• Use your program management skills and experience to improve the quality and safety of care in general practice
• Full time (1.0 FTE), Maximum term role until June 2023 (with possibility of extension)
• Generous NFP salary packaging options up to $18,550
• Parkville office location with option to work some days at home

The Program Officer, Health Pathways will work with GP clinical editors and other key stakeholders to develop, monitor and evaluate the HealthPathways program. The Program Officer will be responsible for project managing the delivery of pathway development suites, including facilitating engagement with a range of local external stakeholders who are critical to pathway development, e.g. subject matter experts, hospital departments, community based services, private services, peak bodies and people with lived experience.

About Us

We are North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), Victoria's largest independent, locally governed and run, not-for-profit PHN, dedicated to improving primary health care in our community.

What are PHNs?

PHNs have been established with two key objectives:

• increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of services for community members, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
• improving coordination of care to ensure people receive the right care in the right place, at the right time

A typical week may include:

• Project manage small scale HealthPathways projects against timelines and finite resources, recognising barriers and risks, while suggesting solutions
• Network with internal and external stakeholders to support development and implementation of pathways and ensure integration of GP resources and information
• Collect and maintain local service provider information
• Map public health services and identify services gaps to inform the NWMPHN Population Needs Assessment
• Assist in the commissioning processes as required
• Prepare a range of reports and other documentation to support the HealthPathways program to meet reporting requirements of the organisation

We are looking for someone who has:

• Relevant qualifications in project management, public health, health promotion, health service management, public administration, clinical studies, or a related field
• Demonstrated project management skills e.g. experience in scoping, planning, monitoring, and reporting on projects
• Knowledge and understanding of the Victorian health service system and contemporary health policy issues across the acute and primary care interface
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills including an ability to interact effectively and appropriately with a wide range of varying stakeholders and collaborators.

What's in it for you?

• A friendly and supportive professional environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Great work-life balance (Hybrid options to work from home and in office)

Other Benefits:

• Generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Newly Introduced Life Leave - up to 4 days of paid leave a year for cultural celebrations, family events, or your birthday
• Additional paid leave at Christmas/NY
• Can apply for additional purchased leave (48/52)
• Fun social club and health and wellbeing activities

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

NWMPHN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recognise the importance of attracting and retaining talent that mirrors our diverse community. Applicants from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply.