• Exciting opportunity to apply project management skills and work with clinical leaders
• Contribute to system change, supporting person-centred, integrated care for the community
• $70k + super and the added benefit of salary packaging
• Full-time role until June 2022
• Located at Parkville, North Western Melbourne PHN. This role will be supported to work from home during restrictions

About the opportunity

Working with the HealthPathways Melbourne team across North Western Melbourne and Eastern Melbourne PHNs, the Program Officer will work with GP clinical editors and other key stakeholders to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the HealthPathways program. The program supports the delivery of best practice, evidence-based quality and safe care for patients through:

• mobilising partners across the region to a common goal through collaboration
• developing gold-standard clinical and referral pathways
• working together as a collective team
• living our PHN values

The result is a free website with relevant evidence-based information on the assessment and management of a range of clinical conditions, including local referral guidance that is designed to be used by health professionals at the point of care.

A typical day for the Program Officer may involve:

• Organising local Clinical Working Groups with local leaders, from clinicians to the community, government, professional and peak bodies
• Meeting with GP Clinical Editors and subject matter experts to support the development of referral pathways
• Using project management tools to communicate project progress and problem solve issues that arise
• Liaising with your manager and team, contributing to the continuous improvement of the program

Our commitment to you

• Structured onboarding and support, no matter your experience level
• A friendly and supportive professional environment, including teams with a wealth of skills and experiences across a range of areas
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Salary packaging and leave loading

We are looking for someone who can:

• Apply their organisational skills and project management knowledge in a fast-paced environment
• Build effective and collaborative relationships with stakeholders to achieve results
• Communicate clearly, using personal strengths to overcome challenges as they arise when working with others

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

Applicants from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background or CALD background are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this job click Apply Now and enter reference 5390921.