• Be valued for your Aged and Community Care project management skills
• Work for a leading health organisation, as part of a skilled and enthusiastic team
• Flexible hours, salary packaging, 5 weeks' annual leave, free parking

About the role

You will be part of an exciting Healthy Ageing projects team that contributes to improving the health and wellbeing of people in our Brisbane North region.

Your primary focus will be to lead a new project to commission early intervention initiatives that promote healthy ageing, slow functional decline and support the ongoing management of chronic conditions.

This will be a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting senior Australians to live well in the community.

The role is being offered on a full-time basis. Part-time arrangements could be considered for the right candidate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• develop, coordinate and deliver projects and initiatives within the aged and community care scope of work
• lead commissioning processes including contract management and evaluation of services that improve the care of people in the community
• identify, develop and implement improvements in project management processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness and ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
• build partnerships and establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including engaging with service providers, health and care professionals, consumers, carers, and the broader community
• strengthen capacity of the health and aged care sectors to overcome challenges and respond to system changes
• stay abreast of relevant aged care and health policy changes; convey information within the Aged and Community Care team; and identify implications and proposed activities or responses
• identify business development and innovative opportunities and write project and funding proposals to address identified needs.

Skills and Experience

• tertiary qualifications in a health or social care related field (highly desirable)
• experience and knowledge of primary health care, acute health and the aged care sectors (highly desirable)
• experience in leading/managing projects, creating change and improving outcomes for consumers
• experience in analysing and synthesising complex information and presenting verbally and in writing via briefing notes, reports, presentations
• experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• high level interpersonal and written communication skills.

About the Company

Brisbane North PHN supports clinicians and communities in Brisbane's northern suburbs, Moreton Bay Regional Council and parts of Somerset Regional Council. It covers approximately 4,100 km2 of urban, regional and rural areas, with a population of over one million.

Our vision is a community where good health is available for everyone. We work with others to create and deliver the best possible health and community care system for the people of our region.

Our PHN’s goals

• Be informed and led by community voice
• Re-orient the health system toward care close to home
• Build capacity of providers to meet health needs of our region

The PHN’s values

• Collaboration: We build strong and enduring relationships to achieve our shared goals.
• Diversity: We are inclusive, fair and responsive to different needs.
• Integrity: We are transparent, respectful and work to the highest standards.
• Courage: We lead new approaches, learn and improve.
• Impact: We deliver outcomes for our community.

Culture

Brisbane North PHN offers the successful candidate the chance to work for a dynamic and innovative organisation. You'll enjoy working with our supportive staff and the learning opportunities provided from the exposure to a range of diverse projects.

Benefits

• Flexible work options (including work from home options, flexible hours and accrued days off)
• Generous salary packaging arrangements available
• Annual professional development funding available
• Free undercover parking
• Five weeks' annual leave pro rata per annum
• 17.5% leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please -

• Review the full position description at https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/about/careers
• Direct any queries about the role to [email protected] using the subject line: Project Lead - Healthy Ageing enquiry via EthicalJobs
• Click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application

Please note, this role is not open to previous applicants.

Brisbane North PHN has a mandatory vaccination policy, and the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccinations.

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of mental illness and people with disabilities.

A position description is attached.