ONLY applications that include a cover letter addressing the essential criteria and resume will be considered.

Organisation Description

The Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) works on behalf of the Commonwealth to improve health outcomes for patients by increasing the capability and capacity of the primary healthcare workforce to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place at the right time.

Position purpose

The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator is a 12 month position that will work to ensure the region’s Primary Care Health System and the community of northern Sydney is prepared for and able to respond to and recover from disaster and emergency events.

To ensure the organisation works as effectively as possible to achieve its annual business plan, each team member has responsibility for a range of activities and outcomes. These accountabilities and their outcomes are reviewed at least annually formally and on an ongoing basis informally with team members and managers

Key Outcomes

• Primary care providers have the resources and are prepared for and involved in response and recovery phases of a disaster or emergency event.
• Local community are provided supports to strengthen social connections that assist in improving wellbeing and preparedness during, preceding and following extreme events or disasters.
• Develop the internal emergency response procedure that supports the region during a disaster event.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Essential

• Tertiary health related qualifications e.g. nursing, allied health, e-Health or other social service etc. or equivalent experience working in a primary care setting.
• Demonstrated success as a professional in a primary care setting (e.g. clinician, practice manager) or liaising with practitioners i.e. acute care sector, e-Health/IT or pharmaceutical/medical/diagnostic sales.
• Strong demonstrated understanding of primary healthcare in an Australian setting.
• Experience in planning, project management and evaluation.
• Highly organised
• Strong negotiation, relationship building and influencing skills.
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrated high level of communication skills, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of behaviour change and/or change management principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and related applications.
• Ability to work across multiple programs.
• An ability to set priorities and act to achieve desired outcomes within the specified time frame.

Desirable

• Emergency operations, emergency & disaster planning experience
• Experience working for a Not for Profit or government funded organisation.
• Knowledge and experience of Asset Based Community Development.

Remuneration

A base salary commensurate with the not-for-profit sector will be provided and as a not-for-profit, attractive salary packaging options are available.

If this exciting new role is for you please click "Apply Now" and attach your resume and covering letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria within this advertisement.

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact, Donna Pettigrew, Executive Manager HW & SI email: [email protected] using the subject line: Emergency Preparedness Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Sydney North Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit your application as soon as possible through this advertisement, or to [email protected].

A position description is attached.