• Location: Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst or Broken Hill
• Full time 12 month contract
• The salary for this position is Level 5, Grade 4 ($127,260 + superannuation).

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

The Manager Disaster and Emergency Coordination role is created to support the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) efforts to ensure urgent access to, and coordination of primary health care services in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.

The role will deliver a strategic approach to WNSW PHN’s planning for and support in the event of and following disasters and emergencies to ensure rapid re-establishment of general practice, pharmacy, allied health, and mental health services, where these services have been disrupted, and there is a critical need to community functioning and recovery.

The position will work across the organisation to further enhance WNSW PHN's disaster and emergency management maturity including evaluation of provider preparedness and response capabilities. This role will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The position will in the event of a natural disaster or emergency work with the executive to coordinate the PHN’s operational response.

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

If you have any questions about this position after you have read this document, please contact Katie Prior on 0409 850 368.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Undergraduate Qualification in Health, Business, or Project Management.
• Emergency management experience and understanding of the State Emergency Rescue Management Act.
• Experience in a project management role with a sound knowledge of contemporary business and project management practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture including a commitment to cultural awareness and safety.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management, including an ability to build relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to liaise with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational goals and performance.
• Advanced computer skills required for MS Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Demonstrated experience in primary health care sector.
• Capacity to travel within western NSW; hold a current driver’s licence.

Desirable

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed analytical problem-solving skills.
• 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 Health Alliance Ltd (WHAL) trading as Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN)

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
• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements (including Hybrid model)
• Collaboration with passionate likeminded professionals
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period
• Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave or cash out 2 weeks
• Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport)
• Professional development allowance and study leave
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Free Employment Assistance Program

Guidelines for applicants

These guidelines aim to assist you in submitting applications for advertised vacancies with the Western NSW PHN.

For an outline of responsibilities, position description, selection criteria and information on how to apply, please refer to the information package attached below.

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 Katie Prior on 0409 850 368.

PLEASE NOTE: 

As part of your application, you must provide a separate statement addressing each of the selection criteria as well as your resume. If you do not provide these two documents, your application will automatically not be accepted.