About the team

The Capital Health Network (CHN) Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (WPP) team provide advice on General Practice workforce needs and training capacity to the Department of Health and Aged Care to inform the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) distribution targets. The AGPT is a government-funded, postgraduate training program for medical practitioners wishing to pursue a career as a GP in Australia. CHN is the lead organisation of a consortium of the eleven ACT/NSW Primary Health Networks.

About the role

The part-time Program Support Officer will contribute to the WPP Program by coordinating program governance activities and providing high level administrative assistance. This role will proactively support the WPP Program by coordinating steering group meetings, network meetings, and by maintaining governance documentation and administration.

See yourself in our team

You will play a key role in supporting the WPP team with its substantial governance requirements and multiple stakeholders. Your strong administration and communication skills will be central to the success of the WPP team, whose role it is to make recommendations about GP training locations in ACT and NSW. This will support a responsive and flexible approach to delivery of current and future GP workforce that is required to meet the evolving health needs of our communities.

While you will work within the WPP team, by working at an innovative organisation, you will also have the opportunity contribute to process improvement and broader CHN projects and initiatives.

Work location

This position has been designed so you can successfully perform part of your role from the comfort of your home office if desired, and part or all your work time from our newly renovated corporate Deakin office in Canberra. We support flexibility at CHN and happy to work with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.

Working at CHN

CHN, ACT’s Primary Health Network is dedicated and committed to an effective and connected primary health care system for Canberrans. Our talented team brings together their diverse skills and expertise to integrate health care, strengthen health equity and improve health outcomes.

At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions.

Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:

• Flexible working arrangements to promote sustainable teams and work life balance
• A career pathway with learning programs and a professional development fund
• Exciting, diverse, and fulfilling work at the heart of Canberra’s primary health system
• Newly renovated corporate office in Deakin
• Collaborative workplace culture and supportive team environment
• An opportunity to work with key health professionals and stakeholders across the health sector
• A diverse and inclusive workplace built on values and wellbeing
• Attractive remuneration package, including the option to salary package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income per FBT year
• Close proximity to some of the best coffee shops in Canberra and free public parking.

Salary: $73,768 - $79,060 plus superannuation

How to Apply

Position documentation can be found here https://www.chnact.org.au/capital-health-network-positions-vacant

Please apply using the ‘Apply Now’ button. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how your skills, experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 3 pages), salary expectations, and your CV (max. 3 pages). Please do not send your applications to the recruitment email address.

Please note: Applicants are required to have full Australian work rights at the time of application and include details of any visa limitations and end dates in the application cover letter.

For further enquiries: Please contact Philippa Gately, Senior Manager, Workforce Planning and Prioritisation: [email protected] using the subject line: Program Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

CHN, ACT’s PHN welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Capital Health Network will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

If you identify as a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 6287 8032 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

**Re-advertised role previous applicants need not apply