About the Role

This newly created role will work collaboratively with key stakeholders, partners and staff to undertake the commissioning, delivery and management of initiatives and programs that support the development and capacity building of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services in the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health region. This includes supporting both new and current services, and services that support the Aboriginal community.

Integral to this role is your ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with services and other key stakeholders and the ability to manage and monitor commissioned service contracts.

This position is full-time and is funded until June 2023. Future employment is subject to ongoing funding.

Requirements

Essential

• Ability to take responsibility, demonstrate autonomy and expert judgement within an area of work with the ability to take responsibility for key program outcomes.
• Highly developed communication and engagement skills to enable effective communication with a diverse range of people from different organisations and professional backgrounds.
• Design, develop and integrate multiple pieces of work or project/program outcomes whilst considering risks and mitigation requirements for the organisation.
• Tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in the field of health, business or project management.
• Proven ability to utilise information technology tools in particular the Microsoft suite to an intermediate level.

Desirable

• Tertiary level learning in the area of health, mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs with an understanding of issues affecting service provision and or equivalent training and professional experience.

Why you should come work with us

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

• 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)
• 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)
• Generous support toward professional development
• Free onsite parking

About Wentworth Healthcare Ltd

Wentworth Healthcare Ltd, 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 Ltd 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

Please click Apply Now to apply.

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.

www.nbmphn.com.au/careers