Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is currently seeking motivated individuals who have a passion for primary healthcare and community wellbeing.

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) funds a range of health services and programs to improve access to care and better health for our communities. 

HealthPathways is an initiative between primary and secondary health providers in developing sustainable, clear, concise and localised clinical care pathways from a whole-of-system perspective. The aims of this program are to:

• Achieve new and innovative systems that will keep people healthy and out of hospital.
• Assist patients to be cared for and remain healthy within their communities.
• Facilitate the access and delivery of quality clinical services to patients by primary care providers in a timely and coordinated manner. 

The position can be based in any one of our offices including, Dubbo, Orange or Bathurst. 

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in the primary healthcare industry and working with diverse communities and hard to reach groups.
• Ability to liaise and consult with a range of internal and external stakeholders including senior clinical and executive staff
• High level interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, with the ability to prepare complex reports and submissions
• Awareness of information technology and technical writing
• Understanding of the emerging needs of the community and the importance of an integrated network between primary and secondary care
• Capacity to travel within western NSW; hold a current driver’s license.

Desirable

• Familiarity with the local health system 
• Public speaking experience and good presentation skills
• Marketing knowledge to help encourage GP engagement
• Experience working in the health, NGO or community services sectors 
• Experience in working with Aboriginal people, organisations and communities in view of planning and implementing services and achieving outcomes for Aboriginal people.

ABOUT WESTERN NSW PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK 

The Western NSW PHN (WNSW PHN) is one of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, established to support frontline health and wellbeing services. Our focus is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of primary health care, ensuring people receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

WNSW PHN is an agile and high performing organisation that responds to the identified needs of the community, Commonwealth and State health policy, and the development needs of primary health care providers.   We work closely with general practice, Aboriginal Medical Services and other health care providers, Local Health Districts, non-government organisations and the broader community to plan and fund programs that support local health services to meet the health needs of our communities.

BENEFITS TO WORKING WITH WHAL

We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:

• Generous salary packaging options up to $18,450 per year
• Professional development allowance and leave
• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements
• Collaboration with passionate likeminded professionals
• 5 weeks annual leave 
• Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave or cash out 2 weeks
• Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Free Employment Assistance Program

NEXT STEPS

WNSW PHN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

If you have any questions about this position after you have read this document, please contact Sophia Toole on 0476 108 840.

To submit your application, please first refer to the Application Package attached below. 

Following this, please click Apply Now to submit your interest.