• Full time maximum term contract to 30 June 2024 (with possibility of further extension)

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

WNSW PHN funds a range of health services and programs to improve access to care and better health for our communities.

 The Project Officer - Older Persons & Palliative Care position supports the strategic objectives of WNSW PHN to develop A Healthier System, by coordinating activities to develop A Healthier System related to older people’s health, aged care and palliative care.

In response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety and the impact of COVID-19 on older people’s health, the Primary Health Network seeks to increase activities focused on better access to health care for older persons, the aged care sector and people accessing palliative care at home. 

Connecting Care through Digital Health in the aged and palliative health care sectors. The role will build on existing relationships and alliancing strategies and where appropriate build new connections and strategies to deliver the new programs to the target population.

If you have any questions about this position after you have read this document, please contact Yasmyn Leftwich on 0476 883 394 .

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

Selection Criteria

 Essential

• Experience working in the aged care or palliative care sector.
• Demonstrated applied clinical or management experience working in health care, aged care or palliative care with experience working with older people.
• Ability to apply project management principles and the practical application of these to effect project outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build rapport with a wide range of individuals and organisations, within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to translate change initiatives into practical strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with well-developed written communication skills including writing project reports and management briefings and development of project materials. 
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture including a commitment to cultural awareness and safety.
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills and high-level competence in using information communication technology.
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills, with proven ability to deliver high quality outcomes in agreed timeframes.
• Capacity to travel within western NSW; hold a current driver’s licence. 

Desirable

• Qualifications in project management and/or experience in project management.
• 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 The organisation

The Western Health Alliance Ltd (WHAL) trading as Western NSW Primary Health Network (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

A detailed Information Package is attached.