Are you a passionate and dynamic community development worker, who has an interest in improving social connections for older people? This is an exciting pilot project working with community and primary health care providers to reduce the social isolation of older people. You will have the opportunity to work on a number of activities across the community aimed to improve the health and wellbeing of older Australians. If you have project management experience and enjoy working with community with a focus on healthy ageing, we want to hear from you.

About the role

The Program Development Officer - Community Development will work with general practice, community and key stakeholders in the region to support the implementation of a community based approach aimed at improving social connections for older Australians. This role will support the existing social connectedness program roll out in Hawkesbury and expand the model to other part of the Nepean Blue Mountains region.

This position is full time and is funded until December 2021. Future employment is subject to ongoing funding.

Requirements

Essential requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in project or business management, community development, health social science/welfare or other relevant qualification.
• Highly developed communication and engagement skills to enable effective communication to meet the outcomes of both the organisation and community partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and development of projects to achieve overall program goals whilst considering risks and mitigation requirements.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage and achieve timelines, reporting and recording requirements with attention to detail.
• Extensive experience in a community development role working with communities to understand and bring about change.
• Proven ability to utilise information technology tools in particular the Microsoft suite to an intermediate level.

Desirable requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of community, mental health and social issues associated with healthy ageing.
• Knowledge of the primary and tertiary health care sectors and the compassionate community’s model.

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.

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

How to Apply

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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 requirements stated above.
2. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.
3. Following the interviews, reference checks and Criminal Record Checks will be undertaken.

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