About Royal Far West

Royal Far West is a Manly based non-government organisation that provides multidisciplinary health and wellbeing services for children from rural and remote NSW with developmental, behavioural, learning and mental health difficulties.

Job Description

About the Vacancy

Reporting to the Community Programs Manager this role will directly support the the key deliverables of various outreach programs, particularly the Healthy Kids Bus Stop Program and Clinicians in Community Program. This role is expected to multi-task multiple activities across various projects, including desktop research, general administration, logistics and other assigned tasks.

A pivotal part of the role is to engage with key internal and external stakeholders including community stakeholders, Preschools, Schools, Local Health District staff, Aboriginal health Service staff, PHN’s and other relevant local service providers. Other activities include proactively managing follow up with key stakeholders including country families, drafting periodical reports on the activities and outcomes of outreach activities, data entry and record maintenance.

ABOUT YOU

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience and skills in administration and project management;
• Ability to work both as a member of a team and independently;
• Proven ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, for all purposes relevant to the role, including the ability to interact, liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders and members of the public;
• Demonstrated ability to undertake core desktop research;
• Demonstrated effective report writing skills;
• Demonstrated budget accountability
• Demonstrated proficiency in using word, excel and internal data systems, including mail merges;
• Demonstrated experience in organising and prioritising workload according to a project plan and deadlines;
• Demonstrated willingness to accept, and deliver on, responsibilities and targets;
• Demonstrated a positive & professional attitude;
• Willingness and availability to travel across rural and regional NSW as required.

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to use different modes of technology to assist in communication.
• Knowledge and experience within the NSW Health system

OUR CULTURE

Royal Far West is a rewarding, meaningful and inspiring workplace which offers a diverse work experience, a knowledgeable health care team and existing projects and initiatives. We strive for a positive and committed workplace culture

Our Core Values:

Respect- We value diversity and are sensitive in relationships and to differences.

Integrity- We are open, honest and accountable. We do what we say we will do.

Care- We foster an environment that is supportive and without judgement.

Energy-We apply ourselves energetically, are resilient and encourage innovation

BENEFITS

• Located in beautiful Manly, we can be accessed by bus, ferry or car. For more information go to www.royalfarwest.org.au/contact
• An attractive remuneration of $33.28p/hr base salary + 9.5% superannuation and salary packaging will be offered to the successful candidate. www.salary.com.au
• Remote working opportunities and flexible work arrangements

How to Apply

To apply for this full time contract (until December 2021) position, please submit your CV and Cover Letter which includes briefly addressing the essential criteria by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Royal Far West was honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work in the prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine.