We are an organisation with a great workplace culture and a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in our community. Our annual, independent staff surveys for the last 5 years have rated us as a ‘truly great’ place to work.

Your Role

• Lead, inform and develop the strategy to address the health workforce needs across our region.
• Establish and maintain relationships / partnerships to inform the GP training places in the region.
• Oversee the delivery of quality continuing professional development (CPD) activities for primary healthcare practitioners in our region.

The Manager Primary Care Workforce Partnerships and Development provides leadership to the Primary Care Workforce Partnerships and Development Team and oversight into the development of strategies to support a sustainable primary care workforce. This includes (but is not limited to) oversight of CPD activities, maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholder groups, and producing qualitative and quantitative reports.

To be successful in this role you will need to have the ability to think critically with exceptional skills in relationship development and proven experience in management and leadership. Our ideal candidate will possess highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to develop reports, inform planning and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. An understanding of the challenges and opportunities of GP training within the Australian context is highly desirable but not essential.

Location:

Penrith LGA

Remuneration:

$106,737* (potential maximum grossed up salary equivalent $116,508**)

*Dependant on skills and experience

**Based on NFP salary packaging tax benefits (which may be subject to criteria)

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent targeted experience in Health, Business or related field to perform duties.
• Proven experience in managing, coaching and guiding employees to achieve successful outcomes.
• Proven advocacy, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Extensive experience in scoping, planning, monitoring, reporting on, and evaluating relevant projects.
• Demonstrated experience of engaging and collaborating with stakeholders related to emerging medical workforce training programs.
• Experience with interpreting evidence and developing reports to inform planning and strategic decisions
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written with a high degree of competency in the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

Desirable:

• Understanding of the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) and the emerging challenges and opportunities related to achieving high quality, distributed GP training in Australia.

This position is full-time and is funded until June 2025. Future employment is subject to ongoing funding.

About the Organisation

At #TeamWentworth:

• We are a TEAM of like-minded professionals who share the same values.
• We are committed to the improved health and wellbeing of the people in our community.
• We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EEO). Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Benefits #Wentworth

Wentworth Healthcare offers additional benefits to our employees, these include:

• Work from home opportunities (in line with our Work from Home Policy).
• Not for profit Salary Packaging taxation benefits including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment (which may be subject to criteria).
• 3 Days Christmas Shutdown Leave (in addition to 20 days Annual leave).
• Up to 3 days Family and Community Leave (in addition to 10 days Sick/Personal Leave).
• Generous support toward professional development.
• Free onsite parking.
• Modern, innovative office building with ample natural light and surrounded by landscaped parkland.

How to Apply

Click "Apply Now" to review the Position Description and to apply.

What we need from you:

• A cover letter
• Your CV
• Your answers to the selection requirements (specified above)

Please note:

• Applicants who do not apply via the above specified method will not be considered.
• Applications will only be considered if they address the selection criteria.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• No recruitment agencies please.
• As part of our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, Wentworth Healthcare strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated.

Selection process

• A selection panel will assess your application against the criteria stated above.
• Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.
• Following the interviews, reference checks and Criminal Record Checks will also be undertaken.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources on 02 4708 8100.

For more information about Wentworth Healthcare, please visit: www.nbmphn.com.au/WentworthHealthcare