• $121,089 + super + benefits incl. salary packaging 
• Fixed Term Contract - 1 May 2023 to 3 May 2024 (12-month parental leave position)
• Location: work from anywhere in the western Victoria region 

About Us

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN) is responsible for increasing the efficiency, effectiveness, and coordination of health services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes. 

Working together with community and health industry partners, Western Victoria PHN is committed to strengthening the primary healthcare system, based on local needs. Our four regional centres in Ballarat, Geelong, Horsham, and Warrnambool drive local engagement and ensure strong rural and regional connections, through the development of local community and clinical councils.

About the role

Through the development and application of our local knowledge we strive to connect and support primary care providers to enable better health outcomes for our local communities.

Duties include:

• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external, to support the achievement of optimal health care outcomes for our community
• Being the local face of Western Victoria PHN for the Barwon South West region
• Sourcing, collating, and sharing stakeholder information and intelligence with internal colleagues
• Supporting a positive and proactive team culture within the region and more broadly across the organisation under a Working from Anywhere model.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in management and/or health and/or human services
• Success in senior management roles with significant experience in delivering on organisational objectives, particularly within a matrix model of shared leadership accountabilities
• Demonstrated experience working successfully to develop partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders and communities

Secondments from health, community and social service organisations in the Barwon South West region will be considered.

Employment requirements:

• Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to appointment
• A current Victorian driver’s licence
• Evidence of current COVID-19 vaccinations
• Working rights in Australia (visa, permanent resident, citizen)

Benefits of working with WVPHN

At WVPHN we celebrate diversity within and outside of our organisation. We consciously remove barriers and enable an environment for all to belong, feel welcome and be heard. This aligns with our organisational values of Respect, Connect and Lead.

We also pride ourselves on being a supportive and flexible workplace that offers a great range of benefits:

• Generous salary packaging options up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• Professional development allowance ($1,200 per year per FTE) and leave.
• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements
• Collaboration with passionate, likeminded professionals
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program

The full position description is attached.

Please note: applicants may be contacted before the closing date.

For further information about the role/s, please contact:

Claire Dagley, Senior Manager Regional Partnerships and Public Health

Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Manager Regional Partnerships and Public Health - Barwon South West enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Phone: 0408 711 866