About the role

As the Project Support Officer Primary Care you will work as part of a dynamic team who support general practice, allied health and aged care services to improve access to health services in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith regions.

A key component of this role will be providing project support to assist the roll-out of the primary care COVID-19 vaccination program - with a particular focus on vulnerable populations such as older people and disability groups.

Good project organisational skills with the ability to effectively communicate, engage and build strong relationships with local primary healthcare practitioners are key components of this role as is the ability to assist with reporting.

This position is full time (part-time negotiable) and is funded until June 2022. Future employment is subject to ongoing funding.

Selection criteria

Essential:

• Strong communication and engagement skills and the ability to liaise with a range of people from diverse organisation and professional levels within established parameters.
• Demonstrated effective written communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to make well developed judgements and operate within broad parameters. Take responsibility within the context of self-directed work outcomes.
• The ability to achieve project outcomes in line with stream and team timelines with consideration to multiple inputs.
• Proven ability to utilise information technology tools in particular the Microsoft suite to an intermediate level.

Desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in health or project management.
• Relevant experience with aged care or with vulnerable populations.

Why you should come work with us

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

• Work from home opportunities
• Not for profit Salary Sacrifice taxation benefits including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment (subject to government 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

About Wentworth Healthcare

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN), is a not for profit organisation whose main goal is the improved health and wellbeing of the people in our community.

Wentworth Healthcare is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic, disability or age.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, click "Apply Now".

What we need from you:

1. A cover letter
2. Your CV
3. 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.

Selection process

1. A selection panel will assess your application against the criteria stated above.
2. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.
3. 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.