Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 21st Apr 2023
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is currently seeking motivated individuals who have a passion for primary healthcare and community wellbeing.
The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) funds a range of health services and programs to improve access to care and better health for our communities.
The Project Officer Aged & Palliative care position supports the strategic objectives of Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSWPHN) to develop A Healthier System, by coordinating activities to develop A Healthier System related to older people’s health, aged care and palliative care.
In response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety and the impact of COVID-19 on older people’s health, the Primary Health Network seeks to increase activities focused on better access to health care for older persons, the aged care sector and people accessing palliative care at home.
Connecting Care through Digital Health in the aged and palliative health care sectors. The role will build on existing relationships and alliancing strategies and where appropriate build new connections and strategies to deliver the new programs to the target population.
The position can be based in any one of our offices including, Dubbo, Orange or Bathurst.
Essential
Desirable
The Western NSW PHN (WNSW PHN) is one of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, established to support frontline health and wellbeing services. Our focus is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of primary health care, ensuring people receive the right care in the right place at the right time.
WNSW PHN is an agile and high performing organisation that responds to the identified needs of the community, Commonwealth and State health policy, and the development needs of primary health care providers. We work closely with general practice, Aboriginal Medical Services and other health care providers, Local Health Districts, non-government organisations and the broader community to plan and fund programs that support local health services to meet the health needs of our communities.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:
These guidelines aim to assist you in submitting applications for advertised vacancies with the Western NSW PHN.
For an outline of responsibilities, position description, selection criteria and information on how to apply, please refer to the attached information pack or the Employment tab in the ‘About Us’ section of our website www.wnswphn.org.au/about-us/employment
If you have any questions about this position after you have read this document, please contact Yasmyn Leftwich on 0476 883 394.
WNSW PHN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE NOTE:
As part of your application, you must provide a separate statement addressing each of the selection criteria as well as your resume. If you do not provide these two documents, your application will automatically not be accepted.